Marsh fritillary Euphydryas aurinia (Rottemburg, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) on the Ljubljansko barje: first insight into the species' host plants and an overview of its distribution
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https://doi.org/10.14720/ns.26.1.43-57Keywords:
Marsh Fritillary, Euphydryas aurinia, distribution, ecology, Natura 2000, Succisa pratensis, Gentiana asclepiadea, Succisella inflexaAbstract
The article presents the first insight into the host plants of the marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) in the Ljubljansko barje region and provides recent information on the species distribution in this area. There are two permanent populations of the marsh fritillary in the region, i.e. in the Draga Valley near Ig and the valley of Strajanov breg stream. The main larval host plant at Ljubljansko barje is devil's-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis). Preadult stages have also been found on willow gentian (Gentiana asclepiadea) and southern succisella (Succisella inflexa). The expanding diversity of host plants increases the likelihood of long-term survival of the species. Therefore, understanding the local ecology of the preadult stages is crucial for planning effective management strategies for the species.
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