Marsh Fritillary aurinia pupae

Marsh Fritillary Eurydryas aurinia

Larvae are immediately available for a limited period. Pupae from late April. Feed on Honeysuckle (wild is best), Snowberry or the natural foodplant Devil’s Bit Scabious. Pupae are formed in late April into May. The butterflies fly from May into June. Eggs are laid in large clusters on the underside of Devil’s Bit Scabious. The larvae live in a tightly formed web, growing only a little before they hibernate in autumn.  An ideal early spring species and very easy to rear.

It is now too late to send Marsh Fritillary pupae overseas. Orders will be booked for delivery in 2013.

ORDERS FOR PUPAE TO UK addresses should be placed immediately. 1st May 2012: Available only a few more days.