Queen of Spain Fritillary
Issoria lathonia
Common
Description
Brown-black caterpillar with brown-russet branched scoli on the back and sides. Pale dorsal line.
Information
| Family | Nymphalidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 2–3 cm |
| Hairiness | scoli |
| Observation period | March to July |
| Distribution | Throughout France and all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Violet
- Wild pansy
Notes
Several generations per year. Migratory species.