Argynnis paphia (Linnaeus, 1758) Species
Last modified: Dec. 5, 2024, 3:19 p.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
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!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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