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Pallas's Fritillary
Argynnis laodice
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Argynnis
About
Argynnis laodice, Pallas' fritillary, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It occurs in damp forested places in southern Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, northwestern Kazakhstan, and East Asia. Larvae feed on species of Viola. The species produces one generation annually and flies in July–August.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pallas's Fritillary is Argynnis laodice.
- Pallas's Fritillary belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pallas's Fritillary belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Pallas's Fritillary belongs to the class Insecta.
- Pallas's Fritillary belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Pallas's Fritillary belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Pallas's Fritillary belongs to the genus Argynnis.