Argynnis pandora
| Cardinal | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Genus: | Argynnis |
| Species: | A. pandora |
| Binomial name | |
| Argynnis pandora Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Argynnis pandora, the cardinal, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is common throughout southern Europe and is also found in northern Africa and western and central Asia.
The wingspan is 64–80 mm. The butterfly flies from April[1] to September[2] (in Europe typically May to August) depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Viola species.
Male
Male underside
Female
Female underside
External links
References
- ↑ "Argynnis pandora (Bahadır)". Kelebek Türk. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ↑ Rowlings, Matt. http://www.eurobutterflies.com/species_pages/pandora.htm. Accessed 1 January 2013.
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