Riodinidae: Riodininae

1582 (ABH60.001) Duke of Burgundy Fritillary Hamearis lucina, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR07030

Tottenhoe, Herts
Tottenhoe, Herts
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Tottenhoe, Herts
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Somerford Common
Somerford Common
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Tottenhoe, Herts
Tottenhoe, Herts
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Bently Wood
Bently Wood
 Photo © Hazel Orbell
Picket Wood
Picket Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: M: 29-32mm, F: 31-34mm
Foodplant(s): Cowslip (Primula veris), Primrose (Primula vulgaris), False Oxlip (Primula veris x vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, late April-early June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Chalk and limestone grassland and ancient woodland clearings and rides.

Regional Information

Recorded in 9 (3.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 1957

Recorded date range (Adult): 27 May to 30 June


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Brown, black