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Roter Scheckenfalter

Melitaea didyma

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (33 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Insecta (Insekten)

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Species

Melitaea didyma (Roter Scheckenfalter)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish doncella didima

French mélitée orangée

German Roter Scheckenfalter

Similar Species in Melitaea

Baldrian Scheckenfalter

Melitaea diamina

Flockenblumen-Scheckenfalter

Melitaea phoebe

Gemeiner Scheckenfalter

Melitaea cinxia

Critically Endangered

Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter

Melitaea deione

Wachtelweizen Scheckenfalter

Melitaea athalia

Lesser Spotted Fritillary

Melitaea trivia

Aetherie Fritillary

Melitaea aetherie

Grisons Fritillary

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Brush-footed Butterflies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roter Scheckenfalter?

The scientific name of Roter Scheckenfalter is Melitaea didyma. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.

What is the conservation status of Roter Scheckenfalter?

Roter Scheckenfalter (Melitaea didyma) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Roter Scheckenfalter live?

Roter Scheckenfalter is found in Found across Europe (33 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia.

What family does Roter Scheckenfalter belong to?

Roter Scheckenfalter (Melitaea didyma) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is Roter Scheckenfalter endangered?

No, Roter Scheckenfalter (Melitaea didyma) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Roter Scheckenfalter belong to?

Roter Scheckenfalter (Melitaea didyma) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Roter Scheckenfalter?

The closest relatives of Roter Scheckenfalter in the genus Melitaea include Baldrian Scheckenfalter, Flockenblumen-Scheckenfalter, Gemeiner Scheckenfalter, Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter, Wachtelweizen Scheckenfalter.

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Melitaea — 10 Species

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Baldrian Scheckenfalter

Melitaea diamina

Flockenblumen-Scheckenfalter

Melitaea phoebe

Gemeiner Scheckenfalter

Melitaea cinxia

Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter

Melitaea deione

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Roter Scheckenfalter

Melitaea didyma

LC

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Wachtelweizen Scheckenfalter

Melitaea athalia

Grisons Fritillary

Lesser Spotted Fritillary

Melitaea trivia

Aetherie Fritillary

Melitaea aetherie

Freyer's Fritillary

Melitaea arduinna

Data verified März 2026

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