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Silver-washed Fritillary (male)

Argynnis paphia

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Description:

Silver-washed Fritillary (male)

Habitat:

Found along a river gorge

Notes:

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Silver-washed Fritillary

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Silver-washed Fritillary (male)

Argynnis paphia

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DanielePralong
The male of this species has four quite distinctive black veins on its forewings you can see well on your first picture. that contain special “androconial” scales from which the attractive scent of the male is diffused.

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PublishedAugust 20, 2014

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