2,234 observationsEndangered
Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Melitaea trivia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Melitaea
About
Melitaea trivia, the lesser spotted fritillary, is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in the southern part of the Palearctic ecozone. In Europe it is sometimes called the desert fritillary, but this name also refers to the North African relative M. deserticola.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lesser Spotted Fritillary is Melitaea trivia.
- Lesser Spotted Fritillary belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lesser Spotted Fritillary belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Lesser Spotted Fritillary belongs to the class Insecta.
- Lesser Spotted Fritillary belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Lesser Spotted Fritillary belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Lesser Spotted Fritillary belongs to the genus Melitaea.