Another caterpillar for ID

[Chris Jackson]

Hi there,
Can someone ID this cat for me please.

Context:

Photo taken yesterday in the South West of France
Thanks, Chris

[Mark Colvin]

Hi Chris,

Its been some years since I've seen them but I'm fairly sure this is Spotted Fritillary, Melitaea didyma. I believe the larvae feed on plantains as per your picture.

Good hunting.

Kind regards. Mark

[Chris Jackson]

Thanks Mark,
It certainly is plantain. I was surprised this week by the lack of Spotted Frits, as they have already been around chez moi near Marseilles for 2 weeks now. Perhaps here in the Aveyron, being further north and higher (400 m alt.), the season is later.
Cheers, Chris