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Aphrodite Fritillary

Speyeria aphrodite

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43.4301, -89.7101

Field Notes

Description:

Above, the Aphrodite Fritillary is orange with a variety of black markings. Below, this species is somewhat variable in Wisconsin, but is orange with many silvery spots. In some Aphrodite Fritillaries the hindwing is very dark and has almost no discernible light submarginal band, whereas other individuals may have a distinct light submarginal band like the Atlantis Fritillary.

Habitat:

Wetland, marshy area

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PublishedJuly 3, 2014

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