The scientific name of the mother-of-pearl is Boloria euphrosyne or euphrosyne. It is a diurnal butterfly of the family Nymphalidae (nymphalidae). It has an orange color with black spots in the upper part of the wing, the span of which is 35-45 mm.
The caterpillar is black with white or yellow scales on the back. Males have their own specific smell, by which females find a partner for themselves. After mating, the female lays her eggs on purple plants, which mature there for up to two weeks.
The hatched caterpillar feeds and molts for the first 5-6 weeks and then goes into hibernation. When Mother-of-Pearl wakes up in March of the next day, it is found that it has shrunk and shrunk by half.
After a period of fattening and growth, when Mother of Pearl reaches its normal size, it begins to pupate. Pupation takes 10-14 days. Adult butterflies fly May to June. More about Lepidoptera.
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