Seq # 470040010

Argynnis paphia (Linnaeus, 1758) Species

Last modified: March 15, 2022, 10:47 a.m.


A local and rather rare species, observed however in all Belgian provinces.


Details

Classification
Family: Nymphalidae > Subfamily: Heliconiinae > Tribus: Argynnini > Genus: Argynnis > Subgenus: Argynnis > Species: Argynnis paphia
Vernacular names
Keizersmantel (NL), Silver-washed Fritillary (EN), Tabac d'Espagne (FR), Kaisermantel (DE)
First mention in Belgium
De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1837. Catalogue des Lépidoptères ou Papillons de la Belgique, précédé du tableau des Libellulines de ce pays. — — : 1–29. On page 18 (as Argynnis Paphia). view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Flight periods

The adults fly from June till the beginning of September.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Viola riviniana
Host plant (genera):
Viola

The larva lives on Viola spp.

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