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Provençal Fritillary

Melitaea deione

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)
Class
Insecta (कीट)
Order
Lepidoptera (शल्कपंखी गण)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Melitaea
Species
Melitaea deione (Provençal Fritillary)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Deione
French Mélitée des linaires
German Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter

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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Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
Least Concern
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Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
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 Provençal Fritillary?
The scientific name of Provençal Fritillary is Melitaea deione. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.
What is the conservation status of Provençal Fritillary?
Provençal Fritillary (Melitaea deione) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Provençal Fritillary live?
Provençal Fritillary is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Andorra, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland.
What family does Provençal Fritillary belong to?
Provençal Fritillary (Melitaea deione) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Provençal Fritillary endangered?
No, Provençal Fritillary (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 Provençal Fritillary belong to?
Provençal Fritillary (Melitaea deione) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Provençal Fritillary?
The closest relatives of Provençal Fritillary in the genus Melitaea include Aetherie Fritillary, glanville fritellary, Freyer’S Fritillary, Lesser Spotted Fritillary, Grisons Fritillary.

Native Range — 6 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
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Provençal Fritillary
Melitaea deione
LC
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Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
LC 🐾
Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
LC 🐾
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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