The Scarce Fritillary (Euphydryas maturna) is a butterfly species characteristic for riparian mixed forest edges. In the Danube–Tisza Interfluve there are only a few populations.
The Scarce Fritillary is threatened by several factors, e.g. intensive forest management which eliminates the shrubs on the edge of the forests, and the habitat loss due to the decrease of the groundwater level.
In Hungary, the Scarce Fritillary is a protected, red-list species. Within the EU it is considered as a Species of Community Interest. Thus, it serves as the basis of designation of Natura 2000 network.
Photos: Judit Hartdégen and Arnold Erdélyi, May 2018