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heath fritillary

Melitaea athalia

Extinct
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Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Names in Other Languages

French mélitée du mélampyre
German Wachtelweizen Scheckenfalter

Similar Species in Melitaea

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Aetherie Fritillary
Melitaea aetherie
Least Concern
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false heath fritillary
Melitaea diamina
Vulnerable
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Freyer's Fritillary
Melitaea arduinna
Least Concern
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Freyer’S Fritillary
Melitaea phoebe
Least Concern
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glanville fritellary
Melitaea cinxia
Critically Endangered
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Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
Least Concern
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Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
Least Concern
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Provençal Fritillary
Melitaea deione
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of heath fritillary?
The scientific name of heath fritillary is Melitaea athalia. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.
What is the conservation status of heath fritillary?
heath fritillary (Melitaea athalia) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does heath fritillary live?
heath fritillary is found in Found across Europe (35 countries).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.
What family does heath fritillary belong to?
heath fritillary (Melitaea athalia) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
What kingdom does heath fritillary belong to?
heath fritillary (Melitaea athalia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of heath fritillary?
The closest relatives of heath fritillary in the genus Melitaea include Aetherie Fritillary, false heath fritillary, Freyer's Fritillary, Freyer’S Fritillary, glanville fritellary.

Native Range — 35 Countries

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Genus Melitaea — 10 Species

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Aetherie Fritillary
Melitaea aetherie
LC 🐾
false heath fritillary
Melitaea diamina
VU 🐾
Freyer's Fritillary
Melitaea arduinna
LC 🐾
Freyer’S Fritillary
Melitaea phoebe
LC 🐾
glanville fritellary
Melitaea cinxia
CR 🐾
Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
LC
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heath fritillary
Melitaea athalia
EX
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Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
LC 🐾
Provençal Fritillary
Melitaea deione
LC 🐾
spotted fritillary
Melitaea didyma
LC
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