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Dark Green Fritillary Butterfly
Appearance: Bright orange with dark spots.
Upper Wings: Orange with dark brown spots.
Under Wings: Greenish with silver spots.
Differences between Males and Females: Females are slightly larger and paler.
When to See: June to August.
What They Eat: Adults feed on nectar from thistles and knapweed. Caterpillars eat violets.
Migrant: Not a migrant.
Common in Selby Area: Uncommon but can be found in suitable habitats.
How to Help: Plant violets and maintain grasslands.
Good Places to See: Grasslands, dunes, and heaths.
Interesting Fact: The Dark Green Fritillary is one of the largest and fastest flying butterflies in Yorkshire.
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