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Variegated Fritillary Butterfly

Euptoieta claudia

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Description:

Upperside tawny orange with thick dark veins and markings; black spots near margin. Hindwing margin angled and slightly scalloped. Underside of hindwing with a mottled pattern and no silver spots. Wing Span: 1 3/4 - 3 1/8 inches (4.5 - 8 cm).

Habitat:

In the lawn.

Reference Links:

Euptoieta claudia, Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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