10,722 observationsVulnerable
Knapweed Fritillary
Melitaea phoebe
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Melitaea
About
Melitaea phoebe, also known as the knapweed fritillary, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in the Palearctic realm, including most of Europe and North Africa, excluding the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. Previously, it also included Melitaea telona, which was recently revalidated as a distinct cryptic species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Knapweed Fritillary is Melitaea phoebe.
- Knapweed Fritillary belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Knapweed Fritillary belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Knapweed Fritillary belongs to the class Insecta.
- Knapweed Fritillary belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Knapweed Fritillary belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Knapweed Fritillary belongs to the genus Melitaea.