20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Nickerl's Fritillary, Melitaea aurelia
Nickerl's Fritillary, Melitaea aurelia, checquered fritillary found in nutrient poor grasslands, calcareous fens and rocky slopes and scrubland. Larval host plants include Plantago, Veronica, Rhinanthus alectorolophus and Valeriana. Wingspan: 28–32 mm .Flight is from May to August. 1998srb7G19_06_21sR.jpg Srbsko, Czech Republic Canon 7D EFS 60 2.8 1/320 f/4.5 iso 400 6/21/2019
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 06.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
Photo Location: | Srbsko, Czechia |
Camera: | Canon EOS 7D |
Copyright: | © Mary C Legg |