Scientific name: Euphydryas aurinia The checked wings of this
lovely butterfly are more colourful and brightly patterned than
any of our other fritillaries. The Marsh Fritillary is
threatened, not only in the UK but across Europe and is
therefore, the object of much conservation effort. The wings of
this beautiful butterfly are more brightly patterned than those
of other fritillaries, with more heavily marked races being
found in Scotland and Ireland. The larvae spin conspicuous webs
that can easily be recorded in late summer. The Marsh Fritillary
was once widespread in Britain and Ireland but has declined
severely over the twentieth century, a decline mirrored
throughout Europe. Its populations are highly volatile and the
species probably requires extensive habitats or habitat networks
for its long term survival. Size and Family - Family –
Fritillaries, Duke of Burgundy - Medium Sized - Wing Span Range
(male to female) - 42-48mm - Listed as a Section 41 species of
principal importance under the NERC Act in E