Identifying features
Wingspan 31–43 millimetres with angular hindwings. The upper side of the wings is brown-yellow with fine grey-black markings; the underside is yellow to reddish-brown. The faint markings on the underside of the forewings distinguish it from cranberry fritillary.
Similar species
No similar species are described in the sources consulted.
Distribution
Widespread throughout the entire Swedish mountain range, from Northern Dalarna to Treriksröset.
Biology
The larvae feed on mountain violet and wormroot; the development is multi-year, likely two-year.