Balkan Fritillary

The Balkan fritillary (Boloria graeca) is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae found in the southern Alps of Europe and the mid- to high-altitude Balkans. It inhabits grassy, flower-rich areas, often near the tree line. The larva feeds on Viola species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Balkan Fritillary being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Boloria pales
• Boloria caucasica
• Boloria napaea
• Boloria aquilonaris
• Boloria alaskensis
• Issoria eugenia

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Nymphalidae

Genus

Boloria

Species

Boloria graeca

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