Duke of Burgundy

Description

The male has a wingspan of 29–31 millimetres (1.1–1.2 in),and the female 31–34 mm (1.2–1.3 in).The upperside of the wings are marked in a chequered pattern strongly reminiscent of a fritillary butterfly (family Nymphalidae);however,the Duke of Burgundy may be separated by its wing shape.Hamearis lucina also has a distinctive underwing pattern.