Dark Green Fritillary
At Umbra Nature Reserve
From Butterfly Conservation
This large and powerful butterfly is one of our most widespread fritillaries and can be seen flying rapidly in a range of open sunny habitats. The males look similar to the High Brown Fritillary, which is far rarer but sometimes flies with them on bracken-covered hillsides. The two can be distinguished from the underwing markings, visible when they are feeding on flowers such as thistles.
The Dark Green Fritillary has declined in parts of central and eastern England but remains locally abundant in western England, around the coast of Wales and in Scotland.
Size and Family
Family: Fritillaries
Size: Large
Wing Span Range (male to female): 63-69mm
Conservation Status
Butterfly Conservation priority: Medium (but a regional priority in several England regions)
European status: Not threatened
Dark Green Fritillary
At Umbra Nature Reserve
From Butterfly Conservation
This large and powerful butterfly is one of our most widespread fritillaries and can be seen flying rapidly in a range of open sunny habitats. The males look similar to the High Brown Fritillary, which is far rarer but sometimes flies with them on bracken-covered hillsides. The two can be distinguished from the underwing markings, visible when they are feeding on flowers such as thistles.
The Dark Green Fritillary has declined in parts of central and eastern England but remains locally abundant in western England, around the coast of Wales and in Scotland.
Size and Family
Family: Fritillaries
Size: Large
Wing Span Range (male to female): 63-69mm
Conservation Status
Butterfly Conservation priority: Medium (but a regional priority in several England regions)
European status: Not threatened