Skip to main content
Today is World Oceans Day!
Close

Mexican Silverspot

Dione moneta poeyii

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

21.9857, -100.57

Field Notes

Description:

I believe it is a Fritillary butterfly but I don't know which one.

Habitat:

Oak forest.

Reference Links:

Dione moneta poeyii (live adults, page 1)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Reza Hashemizadeh
Another link for you ! http://butterfliesofamerica.com/dione_moneta_poeyii_live1.htm
Reza Hashemizadeh
Perhaps a Mexican Silver spot / Dione moneta poeyii but kindly confirm with the experts :) http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabast/msilver.html

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty
Mission
Flora y Fauna de San Luis Potosí
Photographed
PublishedMarch 30, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies