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Indian fritillary

Indian fritillary

Argyreus hyperbius

A species of Argyreus

Fluttering with vivid orange and intricately patterned wings, indian fritillary displays a distinct sexual dimorphism. The males brandish wings with jet-black vein markings and a pronounced wingspan, while females exhibit muted tones and smaller spans. These creatures skillfully utilize their proboscis to extract nectar from a bouquet of flowers, embodying a remarkable adaptation for feeding. As caterpillars, they display an equally impressive, yet contrasting, camouflage that ensures survival in the foliage until metamorphosis unveils their aerial splendor.

General Info About Indian fritillary
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Attributes of Indian fritillary
Colors
Brown
Black
White
Orange
Habitat
Open swampy coastal
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from lantana, nectar from buddleja, nectar from ageratum, nectar from zinnias, nectar from various asteraceae
Larva Food Source
Leaves of viola plants, heartsease (viola tricolor), field pansy (viola arvensis), wild pansy (viola tricolor)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Indian fritillary is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
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Predators of Indian fritillary Larvae
Ants, wasps, mantises, spiders, birds
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Predators of Adult Indian fritillary
Birds, spiders, rodents, lizards
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Interesting Facts About Indian fritillary
Indian fritillary can taste with their feet, a characteristic that allows them to find and identify their preferred plants for laying eggs.
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Scientific Classification of Indian fritillary
Tips for Finding Indian fritillary
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How Can You Attract Indian fritillary
Adult indian fritillary are particularly attracted to brightly colored flowers with nectar. Therefore, setting up a garden with favorable flowers or using artificial nectar can act as an effective lure.
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Habitat Preferences of Indian fritillary Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of indian fritillary are typically found on host plants, particularly violets. Caterpillars reside on the undersides of leaves, camouflaging and feeding upon the host foliage. Pupae attach themselves to stems or leaves nearby their food source. Adults, the final stage, are commonly seen fluttering around flower-rich habitats, including meadows, gardens, and forest edges, seeking nectar. When searching for the various stages, examine host plants for eggs and caterpillars, look closely at vegetation for pupae, and visit flowering areas for adults.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Indian fritillary
The best time to find adult indian fritillary is on sunny days, especially mid-morning when they are most active. For larvae and pupae, time of day is less critical, though warmer periods can make them more active and hence, easier to spot.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Indian fritillary
Adult indian fritillary prefer warm, sunny, and dry weather. They are less active during cold, overcast, or rainy days. Finding larvae or pupae might be less weather-dependent, though extreme conditions can affect their survival and visibility.
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How and Where Can You Find Indian fritillary at Different Life Stages
Egg Indian fritillary eggs are small and typically laid on the undersides of host plant leaves. Look for them by carefully inspecting the preferred host plants for tiny, rounded, or oval-shaped eggs.
Larva Indian fritillary larvae, also known as caterpillars, can often be found on or near their host plants. Search for them by examining the leaves for signs of feeding, such as chewed edges, and look for frass (caterpillar droppings) that often accumulates beneath the plants.
Pupal Indian fritillary pupae may be attached to plant stems or leaves, or be found in the leaf litter. Searching requires a careful examination of potential pupation sites in or around the host plants.
Adult Indian fritillary adults are typically found in open, sunny areas feeding on flower nectar. The best way to find them is to visit gardens or fields with flowering plants that attract butterflies.
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Are Indian fritillary harmful to humans?

Some larvae of tortoiseshell butterflies feed on milkweed, which is a poisonous plant containing cardiac glycosides, so the larvae are poisonous. Although poisonous, these butterflies will not directly affect humans if not swallowed. Touching the larvae of certain tortoiseshell butterflies may cause a rash.
Beneficial Effects of Indian fritillary
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Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Indian fritillary is typically attracted to the vivid colors and specific shapes of certain flowers while looking to consume pollen. This subject is not only nourished by pollen but also inadvertently acts as a carrier for pollen, transferring the crucial grains from one flower to the next, aiding in the reproductive cycle of plants.
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