Melitaea aurelia
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Melitaea aurelia Nickerl, 1850
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The Nickerl's fritillary (Melitaea aurelia) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Central Europe.
The wingspan is 28–32 mm. The butterfly flies from June to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Plantago lanceolata, Melampyrum pratense and yellow rattle.
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