Araschnia levana – Karttaperhonen – landkaartje

nymphalidae_a_levana-1

Very rare in summer. Two generations per year: (spring) red adults, (summer) black adults. This first generation (spring) butterfly was observed on 17-07-2012.

nymphalidae_a_levana-2

The caterpillars feed on U. dioica (Nokkosta) and overwinter as pupa. This individual was my only observations in the area so far.