(Schneider, 1794)
Arctic Fritillary
Description:
The Arctic Fritillary occurs in a harsh environment, the windy, dry, rocky tundra in the far north of Europe, with a vegetation of grass and dwarf shrubs. The food plant is not certain, but Cassiope tetragon (Ericaceae) and violets (Viola spp.) may be used. The butterflies, that only appear for about two weeks a year, fly close to the ground, seeking the shelter of rocks or hollows.
Habitat:
Alpine grasslands
Heath and shrub
Mesophile grasslands
Sclerophyllous scrub
Humid grasslands
Similar species:
Boloria freija
Boloria polaris