Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary

Wingspan 33-44 mm. Flies from late May to late August in 2 generationsgeneration A butterfly flies in 2 generations when the year’s first newly emerged adults (1st generation) bring a new “brood” (“children”) capable of flight into the world in the same year. With 3 generations there are “grandchildren” as well in the same year. The number of generations determines in how many months of the year we can see the butterfly.× – most numerous in the first. Seen in meadows and woodland clearings, among other places. The species is in steep decline but is still found in several places on Lolland and Falster. Seen in good numbers on the dike, flying calmly and gliding about, now and then resting in the vegetation with its wings spread. Takes nectar from many different flowers. The caterpillar feeds on violets and overwinters half-grown among dead leaves.