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doncella didima

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 (Animals)

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Insecta (insecto)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Species

Melitaea didyma (doncella didima)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish doncella didima

French mélitée orangée

German Roter Scheckenfalter

Similar Species in Melitaea

Melitaea deione

doncella del gordolobo

Melitaea trivia

doncella del sur

Melitaea aetherie

Melitaea phoebe

doncella oscura

Melitaea diamina

doncella punteada

Melitaea cinxia

Critically Endangered

Grisons Fritillary

Freyer's Fritillary

Melitaea arduinna

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Butterflies & Moths

Brush-footed Butterflies

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vs Deione vs doncella del gordolobo vs doncella del sur vs doncella mayor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of doncella didima?

The scientific name of doncella didima is Melitaea didyma. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.

What is the conservation status of doncella didima?

doncella didima (Melitaea didyma) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does doncella didima live?

doncella didima 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 doncella didima belong to?

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

Is doncella didima endangered?

No, doncella didima (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 doncella didima belong to?

doncella didima (Melitaea didyma) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of doncella didima?

The closest relatives of doncella didima in the genus Melitaea include Deione, doncella del gordolobo, doncella del sur, doncella mayor, doncella oscura.

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Melitaea — 10 Species

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Melitaea deione

doncella del gordolobo

Melitaea trivia

doncella del sur

Melitaea aetherie

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doncella didima

Melitaea didyma

LC

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Melitaea phoebe

doncella oscura

Melitaea diamina

doncella punteada

Melitaea cinxia

Freyer's Fritillary

Melitaea arduinna

heath fritillary

Melitaea athalia

Grisons Fritillary

Data verified marzo 2026

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