Try for Free
tab list
Picture Insect
English
arrow
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Home Application Download FAQ
English
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Icon about
About
Icon about
General Info
Icon about
Search Tips
Icon about
Harmful or Not
Icon about
Beneficial Effects
Icon about
Common FAQs
Icon about
Similar Insects
Icon about
Popular Insects
Pearl-bordered fritillary

Pearl-bordered fritillary

Boloria euphrosyne

A species of Lesser fritillaries

Adorned with a mosaic of warm orange and brown hues on its wings, the pearl-bordered fritillary graces a variety of habitats, from woodland clearings to grassy meadows. The intricate wing patterns are complemented by a series of eye-catching, silvery spots that are particularly pronounced during the larval stage. In adulthood, it sustains itself on the nectar of flowering plants, while its caterpillar counterpart prefers the tender leaves of violet plants.

General Info About Pearl-bordered fritillary
Instantly identify insects with a snap
Snap a photo for instant insect ID and risk assessment, gaining quick insights on bite assessment, toxicity, pest control, behavior, habitat, and safe interaction tips, etc.
Download the App for Free
Rectangle
Attributes of Pearl-bordered fritillary
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
White
Orange
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Pearl-bordered 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
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
qrcode
Img download isoImg download android
Rectangle
Distribution Area of Pearl-bordered fritillary
The pearl-bordered fritillary is widespread throughout Europe, ranging from Scandinavia to northern Spain and from Ireland eastwards across the Palearctic to Russia and to the north of Kazakhstan. In England and Wales (plus another 10 countries) it has declined rapidly in number and is a highly threatened species.
Rectangle
Life Cycle of Pearl-bordered fritillary
Egg The pearl-bordered fritillary begins as an egg, which is typically laid on plant leaves. The egg is minute and spherical with a protective coating. Color and texture vary but often match the host plant for camouflage.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva or caterpillar emerges. It's elongated with distinct segments, possessing chewing mouthparts for foliage consumption. The caterpillar continuously eats and molts, growing substantially in size.
Pupal The pupa, or chrysalis, is a non-feeding, immobile stage. Enclosed within a protective case, the pearl-bordered fritillary's tissues reorganize. The chrysalis may show color variation depending on environmental factors.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult pearl-bordered fritillary's development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
Rectangle
Interesting Facts About Pearl-bordered fritillary
Pearl-bordered fritillary can detect polarized light, aiding in their navigation.
Rectangle
Scientific Classification of Pearl-bordered fritillary
Tips for Finding Pearl-bordered fritillary
Your ultimate guide to understanding insects
Unlock the secrets of insect life cycles, habitats, behaviors and observation tips!!
Download the App for Free
Rectangle
How Can You Attract Pearl-bordered fritillary
Since pearl-bordered fritillary belongs to the order Lepidoptera, the adults are likely to be attracted to flowers for nectar. Therefore, planting or providing a selection of native flowering plants known to attract pearl-bordered fritillary can be used as a natural lure.
Rectangle
Habitat Preferences of Pearl-bordered fritillary Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of pearl-bordered fritillary are typically found on the leaves of violet plants, which serve as the larval food source. Searching for these eggs requires careful inspection of the host plants in woodland clearings or edges. Caterpillars are found in similar habitats, often on or near the food plants, hidden during the day. Pupae are more concealed, attached to plant stems or leaves, often in a sheltered spot like leaf litter. To find them, one must carefully search through potential pupation sites within the caterpillar's habitat. Adult pearl-bordered fritillary are most commonly found in flowery meadows or glades, so searching for them involves scanning for their activity during sunny days when they are most active.
Rectangle
When is the Best Time to Observe Pearl-bordered fritillary
The best time to find pearl-bordered fritillary usually depends on its life cycle stage. For adults, the suitable time is commonly on sunny, warm days when they are actively foraging for nectar. For earlier stages, timing may coincide with the host plants' growth cycle.
Rectangle
What is the Best Weather to Observe Pearl-bordered fritillary
Sunny and warm weather conditions are generally the most suitable for finding pearl-bordered fritillary since these are conditions that encourage activity such as feeding and mating in many Lepidopteran species.
Rectangle
How and Where Can You Find Pearl-bordered fritillary at Different Life Stages
Egg Pearl-bordered fritillary eggs are usually laid on the underside of host plant leaves. To locate them, inspect the known host plants, looking closely at the underside of leaves for small, often rounded eggs or clusters of eggs.
Larva Pearl-bordered fritillary larvae or caterpillars can often be found on or near their host plant. Search for signs of feeding, such as chewed leaves, and look for the caterpillars themselves, which may be camouflaged.
Pupal Pearl-bordered fritillary pupae may be attached to the host plant or hidden in the leaf litter. They can be found by carefully examining the stems and leaves of host plants or by sifting through leaf litter beneath the plants.
Adult Pearl-bordered fritillary adults are likely found near nectar sources such as flowering plants. Looking for these butterflies during warm, sunny days when they are most active will increase the chance of sighting them.
Are Pearl-bordered fritillary harmful?
Your Complete Pest Control Guide
Discover effective tips for preventing and eliminating pest infestations to keep bugs away from your home.
Download the App for Free
Rectangle

Are Pearl-bordered 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 Pearl-bordered fritillary
Discover the hidden benefits of insects
Explore how insects help as pollinators, pest predators, and biocontrol agents. From seed dispersal to decomposition, they play vital roles in our ecosystem.
Download the App for Free
Pollinator
Pollinator
Prefer Plant Type
Violets
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Pearl-bordered fritillary flutters from flower to flower, primarily attracted by the color and shape of violets. While the main intent is to feed on nectar, pollen accidentally sticks to its body and gets transferred, aiding in the pollination process.
Common Questions People Also Ask
Get Quick Insect Answers with a Snap
Snap a photo for instant insect ID and answers on bites, toxicity, pest control, behavior, habitat, and safety tips!
Download the App for Free
More Insects that are Similar to Pearl-bordered fritillary
Rainforest brown
Rainforest brown

The wingspan is 3.5 - 4 cm for males and 3.5 - 4 cm for females.

Read More
Arrow
Isabella's longwing
Isabella's longwing

Eueides isabella is a large butterfly with a wingspan of 7 - 9 cm. The uppersides of the wings is dark brown, with orange bands and yellowish markings on the edges of the forewings. The undersides of the wings are quite similar to the uppersides, but the edges of the hindwings show a series of small blue spots.

Read More
Arrow
Blue-gray satyr
Blue-gray satyr

Magneuptychia libye is a butterfly from the subfamily Satyrinae of the family Nymphalidae. The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1767 by Carl Linnaeus.

Read More
Arrow
Two-Banded Satyr
Two-Banded Satyr

Pareuptychia ocirrhoe, the two-banded satyr or banded white ringlet, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Mexico to the Guyanas, Paraguay and northern Argentina. The habitat consists of forests. The wingspan is about 37 mm. The larvae feed on Eleusine species.

Read More
Arrow
White-banded satyr
White-banded satyr

Pareuptychia metaleuca, the one-banded satyr, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Mexico to Brazil.

Read More
Arrow
Common maplet
Common maplet

Chersonesia risa, the common maplet, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in South-East Asia.

Read More
Arrow
Wavy maplet
Wavy maplet

Chersonesia rahria is an Indomalayan butterfly of the family Nymphalidae (Cyrestinae). It is found from Manipur and Naga Hills to Burma then from Borneo to Celebes.

Read More
Arrow
Acontius firewing
Acontius firewing

Description of upperside about male is that antennae, head, thorax, and abdomen are black. Wings are fine velvety black. An orange-coloured bar, about ​6 mm broad, rises in the middle of the superior wings, running circularly and crossing the inferior ones, meeting about the middle of the abdominal edges. Underside of male is that palpi is white. Tongue is brown. Breast and legs are white. Abdomen is yellow brown. Wings are shining brown, exhibiting various shades of changeable colours; the tips are terminating in an ash colour. Wings scarcely dentated. Wingspan ​is 7 cm.

Read More
Arrow
Other Popular Insects
Western honey bee
Western honey bee

Western honey bee(Apis mellifera) is the most common species of honeybee in the world. Among the first domesticated insects, its cultural and economic impact on humanity has been vast and far-reaching, providing honey, wax and its services as a pollinator. Western honey bee faces challenges worldwide, such as colony collapse disorder, and populations are thought to be decreasing.

Read More
Arrow
Monarch butterfly
Monarch butterfly

The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is the most recognizable butterfly in North America. It is best known for its appearance, but should be better known for the fact that it has a 3000-mile migration that takes the butterfly 4 generations to complete. Their diet is also a natural deterrent for predators, as they eat milkweed, a poison that induces vomiting.

Read More
Arrow
Japanese rhinoceros beetle
Japanese rhinoceros beetle

The japanese rhinoceros beetle (Trypoxylus dichotomus) is a massive beetle about the size of the palm of a hand. It's distinguished by its long Y-shaped horn, which it uses to fight other males with. It's a nocturnal bug that feeds on sap and sweet fruits. This species is sometimes kept as a pet due to its unique appearance and simple care requirements.

Read More
Arrow
Silkworm
Silkworm

The silken threads produced by silkworm during its larval stage have been highly coveted for millennia, manifesting as a luxurious fabric in human society. Remarkably, this creature has a singular diet, feeding exclusively on the leaves of its primary host plant from which it extracts the necessary nutrients to facilitate its transition into a non-feeding, winged adult.

Read More
Arrow
Menelaus blue morpho
Menelaus blue morpho

Menelaus blue morpho (Morpho menelaus) is a gorgeous butterfly with large, royal blue wings. Linnaeus named the genus Morpho the Aphrodite-Ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty for its extreme beauty. It is native to tropical rainforests. Though many butterfly gardens now cultivate them in captivity, there are still many people who never get a chance to see them.

Read More
Arrow
Atlas moth
Atlas moth

While the atlas moth (Attacus atlas) can't tell you where to find your country on the map, it does earn its name through other means. It is one of the largest moths in the world, with a wingspan that is far larger than its body, creating an abnormal comparison. In India, their silk is gathered in a non-commercial capacity and is considered to be more durable than the domestic silkworm.

Read More
Arrow
Flying peacock spider
Flying peacock spider

Both sexes reach about 5 mm in body length. Females and immatures of both sexes are brown but have color patterns by which they can be distinguished from related species. Also, the males dance to attract females.

Read More
Arrow
Multicolored asian ladybeetle
Multicolored asian ladybeetle

Often confused for the ladybug, multicolored asian ladybeetle (Harmonia axyridis) is a separate species that, unlike the ladybug, is a household pest. It is considered particularly annoying for its habit of returning to places from which it is removed. One of the most variable species in the world, there are many different colors and patterns multicolored asian ladybeetle may display, making identification potentially difficult.

Read More
Arrow