Aetherie fritillary
The aetherie fritillary (Melitaea aetherie) is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Distribution It is found locally in mountain areas of North Africa and very locally in southern Spain, southern Portugal, Sicily and southern Italy. Biology The insect flies from mid-April until the end of May with a second generation in September in Italy. The habitat is open grasslands and flowery meadows. The larvae feed on various Centaurea knapweeds. The flowers of Centaurea also attract the nectar-feeding adults. Description External links Euro Butterflies Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa Melitaea aetherie (Aetherie Fritillary) - IUCN Red List aetherie Butterflies of Europe Butterflies described in 1826