Scientific name: Euphydryas maturna
The
superior part of the wings has an orange and brown mottled pattern,
and the inferior part is orange-red in colour. It mostly lives in
deciduous forests with a mix of ash tree, in lowland and hill areas,
and less in the mountains. The female lays eggs on ash tree leaves,
in multiple layers. Having a very complex biologicle cycle, the
caterpillar feeds on tree leaves such those of the ash tree, popplar,
willow, as well as on grassy vegetation. The adults apper at the end
of May, and the flight period extends until the end of this month, in
higher areas even until July.
Where can be found:
Cheile
Turenilor (SiteCode ROSCI0034)
Cheile
Turzii (SiteCode ROSCI0035)
Făgetul
Clujului - Valea Morii (SiteCode ROSCI0074)
Munții
Trascăului ( SiteCode ROSPA0087)