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Freyer's Fritillary

Melitaea arduinna

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (7 countries).

🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇬🇷 Greece 🇷🇴 Romania 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Lepidoptera (チョウ目)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Melitaea
Species
Melitaea arduinna (Freyer's 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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Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
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 Freyer's Fritillary?
The scientific name of Freyer's Fritillary is Melitaea arduinna. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.
What is the conservation status of Freyer's Fritillary?
Freyer's Fritillary (Melitaea arduinna) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Freyer's Fritillary live?
Freyer's Fritillary is found in Found across Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine.
What family does Freyer's Fritillary belong to?
Freyer's Fritillary (Melitaea arduinna) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Freyer's Fritillary endangered?
No, Freyer's Fritillary (Melitaea arduinna) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Freyer's Fritillary belong to?
Freyer's Fritillary (Melitaea arduinna) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Freyer's Fritillary?
The closest relatives of Freyer's Fritillary in the genus Melitaea include Aetherie Fritillary, glanville fritellary, Freyer’S Fritillary, Provençal Fritillary, Lesser Spotted Fritillary.

Native Range — 7 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 🐾
Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
LC
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Freyer's Fritillary
Melitaea arduinna
LC
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heath fritillary
Melitaea athalia
EX 🐾
spotted fritillary
Melitaea didyma
LC 🐾
false heath fritillary
Melitaea diamina
VU
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