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OverviewAI-generated
*Argynnis paphia* is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae within the order Lepidoptera. It is classified under the kingdom Animalia, phylum Arthropoda, and class Insecta. The species is part of the genus *Argynnis* and is commonly known by several names, including silver-washed fritillary, britheg arian, tabac d'Espagne, and keizersmantel. Its short name is *A. paphia*.
The IUCN Red List assesses the conservation status of *Argynnis paphia* as Least Concern as of 2025. Host plants for this species include *Viola riviniana*, *Crataegus monogyna*, *Cardamine bulbifera*, and *Erysimum cheiri*. Records of the organism are held by institutions such as UMNH and RBINS-SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE, with occurrences documented in countries including Italy and Japan.
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Species
Least ConcernSPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderLepidoptera
- FamilyNymphalidae
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 1,983
- With media
- 3,286
- Family
- Nymphalidae
- Collections
- UMNH, RBINS-SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE
- Recorded in
- Italy, Japan
Wikidata facts
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- taxon common name
- Keesermantel
- has host
- Hesperis matronalis
- short name
- A. paphia
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Encyclopedic overview
The silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is a common and variable butterfly found over much of the Palearctic realm – Algeria, Europe and across the Palearctic to Japan.
Description
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