Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia)
Facts
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Genus | Mellicta (1) |
| Size | Wingspan: 3.4 - 4.6 cm (2) |
Status
Fully protected in Great Britain under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (3).
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