Cranberry fritillary facts for kids
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The Cranberry Fritillary (scientific name: Boloria aquilonaris) is a beautiful butterfly. It belongs to the Nymphalidae family, also known as brush-footed butterflies. You can find this butterfly in many parts of northern and central Europe.
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What Does the Cranberry Fritillary Look Like?
Size and Color of the Cranberry Fritillary
The Cranberry Fritillary is a medium-sized butterfly. Its wingspan is about 34 to 40 millimeters (about 1.3 to 1.6 inches). That's roughly the length of a paperclip!
The top side of its wings is mostly orange. It has brown shading near the body. You'll also see many brown marks, like round spots near the edges. There are also wavy lines that look like decorations.
Underside of the Wings
If you look at the underside of its front wings, they are lighter. They have more colors than the top. The underside of its back wings is reddish. It also has shiny silver spots, which makes it quite special!
Life Cycle of the Cranberry Fritillary
When Do Cranberry Fritillaries Fly?
These butterflies are usually seen flying from June to August. The exact time depends on where they live. For example, they might appear earlier in warmer areas.
What Do Cranberry Fritillary Larvae Eat?
The young butterflies, called larvae or caterpillars, have a special diet. They mostly munch on cranberry plants. They also like to eat Andromeda polifolia, which is another type of plant.
Cranberry Fritillary Photo Gallery
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This picture shows both the top and bottom sides of the Cranberry Fritillary.
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A close-up view of the Cranberry Fritillary.
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A tiny egg laid by a Cranberry Fritillary butterfly.
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Two Cranberry Fritillary butterflies mating.
