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Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele
41.5867, -73.4118
Field Notes
Description:
A large butterfly with a wing span of 2 1/2 - 4 inches. The upperside of the male is tan to orange with black scales on the forewings. Females are tawny and are darker than the males. Underside of hindwings have wide pale submarginal bands and large silver spots.
Habitat:
Spotted in a grassy area at Topsmead State Forest in Litchfield, CT.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 16, 2016
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