Lesser Spotted Fritillary

Lesser Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea Trivia Syriaca)
Fourth in the "Butterflies of Israel" Series

With its 3.5cm wingspan, black-spotted orange wings, the Lesser Spotted Fritillary butterfly is found in Israel from March to November. In warmer areas, it produces a number of generations in a year, in cooler areas, only one.

Israel's location at the meeting point of three zoological regions creates a rich wildlife, which includes butterflies have come to be a symbol of beauty and liberty. Their alluring colors and beauty together with their graceful movements create inspiration for artists.


Design: Meir Eshel

Description
Face: A beautiful butterfly depiction in full color on a background of flowers. Around the border, the name of the butterfly in English and Hebrew. To the right, the Holy Land Mint trademark , below the weight, metal fineness and mint year.
Common Reverse: A variety of butterflies fluttering around flowers.