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Melitaea trivia 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nymphalidae Genus: Melitaea Species: M. trivia Binomial name Melitaea trivia
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775[verification needed]The Lesser Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea trivia) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in the Southern part of the Palearctic ecozone. In Europe it is sometimes called "desert fritillary", but this name more accurately refers to the North African relative M. deserticola.
The wingspan is 15-23 mm.
The larvae feed on Verbascum species.
External links
http://www.adamerkelebek.org/gozlemDetay.asp?UyeId=334&BilgiId=9880
Categories:- Nymphalinae stubs
- Melitaea
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