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Indian Fritillary (female)

Argynnis hyperbius

Photo by pamsai
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

I saw this Fritillary flying along a path in a forested area behind my friends house in a Tokyo suburb, but I didn't have my camera with me. When I went back early the next day, it (or a similar female) was basking on leaves close to the path and 'allowed' me to take a couple of photos.

Habitat:

Seen in a park in a residential area of Chiba, Tokyo.

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Argynnis hyperbius

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Comments (4)
pamsai
My comments keep disappearing so thanks again Ashley. Most unexpected, I must say. It put a smile on my face.
pamsai
Haha, thanks Dr NamgyalT.Sherpa
AshleyT
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!

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Biodiversity of Central Japan
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2016

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