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Euphydryas aurinia aurinia

Euphydryas aurinia aurinia

Classification

Class
Insecta

The marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. Commonly distributed in the Palearctic region, the marsh fritillary's common name derives from one of its several habitats, marshland. The prolonged larval stage lasts for approximately seven to eight months and includes a period of diapause over the winter.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Germany · 1