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词条 Twin-spot fritillary
释义

  1. Description

  2. Distribution

  3. Habitat

  4. External links

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| image = Nymphalidae - Brenthis hecate-001.JPG
| image_caption = Dorsal view
| image2 = Nymphalidae - Brenthis hecate.JPG
| image2_caption = Ventral view
| taxon = Brenthis hecate
| authority = (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775)
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The twin-spot fritillary (Brenthis hecate) is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.

Description

Brenthis hecate is a large fritillary with a wingspan reaching {{convert|35|-|45|mm}} and bright orange uppersides of the wings. The underside of the hindwings shows a double parallel line of brown spots (hence the common name). The flight period extends from May to early August. The larva feeds on Filipendula ulmaria and Dorycnium.

Distribution

Brenthis hecate is found in south-western Europe, southern Russia, the Balkans, Asia Minor, Iran and Central Asia.

Habitat

This species is typical of dry flowery meadows with light scrub and woodland margins, at an elevation of {{convert|25|-|1500|m}} above sea level.

External links

  • Leps It
  • "Brenthis Hübner, [1819]"] at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life FormsMoths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa
  • Butterfly Guide
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