Gordon Beningfield: Lapland Fritillary Butterfly

Artist: Gordon Beningfield
1936 - 1998
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1985
Image Size: 6 by 7 inches
Overall Size: 11.25 by 12.25 inches
Medium: Water Color on Cold Press Illustration Board

The group of butterflies called Fritillaries are identified by their unique checkerboard markings on the uppersides of the wings. In the United States, this group is known as Checkerspots. Fritillaries inhabit temperate northern regions in Europe, Eurasia and North America. The Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia) is widespread in Europe and North Africa and is characterized by metallic spots on the undersides of its wings. The Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma) occurs in flowery meadows and its larva feeds on toadflax and plantains. The delicate Cynthia's Fritillary ( Euphydryas cynthia) has a limited range, inhabiting only the Alps and mountains of Bulgaria at altitudes of 6,000 to 8,000 feet. Small colonies of the Lapland Fritillary (Hypodryas iduna) are common in the northern regions of Europe. These colorful butterflies are typically found on mountainsides in woodland bogs.

This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands Butterflies of the World 60¢ Lapland Fritillary Butterfly stamp issued September 14, 2000.

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