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Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter

Melitaea deione

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Deione
French Mélitée des linaires
German Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter

Similar Species in Melitaea

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Baldrian Scheckenfalter
Melitaea diamina
Vulnerable
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Flockenblumen-Scheckenfalter
Melitaea phoebe
Least Concern
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Gemeiner Scheckenfalter
Melitaea cinxia
Critically Endangered
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Roter Scheckenfalter
Melitaea didyma
Least Concern
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Wachtelweizen Scheckenfalter
Melitaea athalia
Extinct
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Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
Least Concern
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Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
Least Concern
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Aetherie Fritillary
Melitaea aetherie
Least Concern
View all species in Melitaea →

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vs Baldrian Scheckenfalter vs Flockenblumen-Scheckenfalter vs Gemeiner Scheckenfalter vs Roter Scheckenfalter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter?
The scientific name of Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter is Melitaea deione. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.
What is the conservation status of Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter?
Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter (Melitaea deione) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter live?
Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Andorra, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland.
What family does Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter belong to?
Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter (Melitaea deione) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter endangered?
No, Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter (Melitaea deione) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter belong to?
Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter (Melitaea deione) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter?
The closest relatives of Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter in the genus Melitaea include Baldrian Scheckenfalter, Flockenblumen-Scheckenfalter, Gemeiner Scheckenfalter, Roter Scheckenfalter, Wachtelweizen Scheckenfalter.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Melitaea — 10 Species

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Baldrian Scheckenfalter
Melitaea diamina
VU 🐾
Flockenblumen-Scheckenfalter
Melitaea phoebe
LC 🐾
Gemeiner Scheckenfalter
Melitaea cinxia
CR
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Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter
Melitaea deione
LC
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Roter Scheckenfalter
Melitaea didyma
LC 🐾
Wachtelweizen Scheckenfalter
Melitaea athalia
EX 🐾
Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
LC 🐾
Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
LC 🐾
Aetherie Fritillary
Melitaea aetherie
LC 🐾
Freyer's Fritillary
Melitaea arduinna
LC
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