Twin-spot fritillary
The twin-spot fritillary is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.Description
Brenthis hecate is a large fritillary with a wingspan reaching and bright orange uppersides of the wings. The underside of the hindwings shows a double parallel line of brown spots. The flight period extends from May to early August. The larva feeds on Filipendula ulmaria and Dorycnium.Distribution
Brenthis hecate is found in south-western Europe, southern Russia, the Balkans, Asia Minor, Iran and Central Asia.Habitat
This species is typical of dry flowery meadows with light scrub and woodland margins, at an elevation of above sea level.
