| Family | Nymphalidae |
|---|---|
| Subfamily | Heliconiinae |
| Genus | Boloria |
| Species | pales |
| Authority | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
| English Name | Shepherd's Fritillary |
| European Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
|---|---|
| EU 27 Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
| European Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
| EU 27 Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
| Habitats Directive | |
| Bern Convention | |
| CITES |
The Shepherd’s Fritillary is a characteristic species of flower-rich sub-alpine and alpine grasslands and can even be found on quite heavily grazed pastures. They can occur in high numbers. At the end of the day, they often roost communally in damp vegetation with tall plants. Long-spurred Pansy (Viola calcarata) is the major foodplant, but Alpine Plantain (Plantago alpina) and valerians (Valeriana) are probably also used. Caterpillars are mostly found on plants growing in dry, rocky places. The Shepherd’s Fritillary has one generation a year and passes the winter in the larval stage.
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