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spotted fritillary

Melitaea didyma

Least Concern
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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish doncella didima
French mélitée orangée
German Roter 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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heath fritillary
Melitaea athalia
Extinct
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Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of spotted fritillary?
The scientific name of spotted fritillary is Melitaea didyma. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.
What is the conservation status of spotted fritillary?
spotted fritillary (Melitaea didyma) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does spotted fritillary live?
spotted fritillary 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 spotted fritillary belong to?
spotted fritillary (Melitaea didyma) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is spotted fritillary endangered?
No, spotted fritillary (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 spotted fritillary belong to?
spotted fritillary (Melitaea didyma) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of spotted fritillary?
The closest relatives of spotted fritillary in the genus Melitaea include Aetherie Fritillary, false heath fritillary, Freyer's Fritillary, Freyer’S Fritillary, glanville fritellary.

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Melitaea — 10 Species

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Aetherie Fritillary
Melitaea aetherie
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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 🐾
heath fritillary
Melitaea athalia
EX 🐾
Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
LC 🐾
Provençal Fritillary
Melitaea deione
LC
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spotted fritillary
Melitaea didyma
LC
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