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Lesser Spotted Fritillary

Melitaea trivia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (21 countries).

🇲🇩 Moldova 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class
Insecta (곤충)
Order
Lepidoptera (나비목)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Melitaea
Species
Melitaea trivia (Lesser Spotted Fritillary)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish doncella del gordolobo
French Mélitée du bouillon blanc

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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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 Lesser Spotted Fritillary?
The scientific name of Lesser Spotted Fritillary is Melitaea trivia. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.
What is the conservation status of Lesser Spotted Fritillary?
Lesser Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea trivia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lesser Spotted Fritillary live?
Lesser Spotted Fritillary is found in Found across Europe (21 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Italy.
What family does Lesser Spotted Fritillary belong to?
Lesser Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea trivia) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Lesser Spotted Fritillary endangered?
No, Lesser Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea trivia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lesser Spotted Fritillary belong to?
Lesser Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea trivia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Spotted Fritillary?
The closest relatives of Lesser Spotted Fritillary in the genus Melitaea include Aetherie Fritillary, glanville fritellary, Freyer’S Fritillary, Provençal Fritillary, Grisons Fritillary.

Native Range — 21 Countries

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Genus Melitaea — 10 Species

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Aetherie Fritillary
Melitaea aetherie
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glanville fritellary
Melitaea cinxia
CR 🐾
Freyer’S Fritillary
Melitaea phoebe
LC 🐾
Provençal Fritillary
Melitaea deione
LC
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Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
LC
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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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