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Grisons Fritillary

Melitaea varia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland.

🇦🇹 Austria 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)
Class
Insecta (حشرات)
Order
Lepidoptera (حرشفيات الأجنحة)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Melitaea
Species
Melitaea varia (Grisons Fritillary)

Similar Species in Melitaea

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Aetherie Fritillary
Melitaea aetherie
Least Concern
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glanville fritellary
Melitaea cinxia
Critically Endangered
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Freyer’S Fritillary
Melitaea phoebe
Least Concern
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Provençal Fritillary
Melitaea deione
Least Concern
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Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
Least Concern
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Freyer's Fritillary
Melitaea arduinna
Least Concern
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heath fritillary
Melitaea athalia
Extinct
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spotted fritillary
Melitaea didyma
Least Concern
View all species in Melitaea →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grisons Fritillary?
The scientific name of Grisons Fritillary is Melitaea varia. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.
What is the conservation status of Grisons Fritillary?
Grisons Fritillary (Melitaea varia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Grisons Fritillary live?
Grisons Fritillary is found in Distributed across Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland.. Countries include Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland.
What family does Grisons Fritillary belong to?
Grisons Fritillary (Melitaea varia) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Grisons Fritillary endangered?
No, Grisons Fritillary (Melitaea varia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Grisons Fritillary belong to?
Grisons Fritillary (Melitaea varia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Grisons Fritillary?
The closest relatives of Grisons Fritillary in the genus Melitaea include Aetherie Fritillary, glanville fritellary, Freyer’S Fritillary, Provençal Fritillary, Lesser Spotted Fritillary.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Melitaea — 10 Species

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Aetherie Fritillary
Melitaea aetherie
LC 🐾
glanville fritellary
Melitaea cinxia
CR 🐾
Freyer’S Fritillary
Melitaea phoebe
LC 🐾
Provençal Fritillary
Melitaea deione
LC 🐾
Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
LC
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Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
LC
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Freyer's Fritillary
Melitaea arduinna
LC 🐾
heath fritillary
Melitaea athalia
EX 🐾
spotted fritillary
Melitaea didyma
LC 🐾
false heath fritillary
Melitaea diamina
VU
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