The heath fritillary (Melitaea athalia) is a species of
butterfly in the family
Nymphalidae, which can be found in
heathland, grassland, and
coppiced woodlands throughout the
Palaearctic. They typically fly close to the ground, though they are generally sedentary and will rarely fly further than 100 metres (330 ft) at a time.Photograph:
Darius Baužys