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Silver-washed Fritillary

Argynnis paphia

Photo by Saarbrigger
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Field Notes

Description:

The bottom of the wings have some silver/grey areas.

Habitat:

In a valley with a bigger creek, big trees and and many different plants.

Notes:

Looks like there was a "meeting" of some friends :-).

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Silver-washed Fritillary

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Comments (7)
HeatherMiller
I jut posted a related critter of a Gulf Fritillary or Passion Butterfly. Aren't these fun to watch! Bees seem to be around these butterflies too.
Saarbrigger
Thanks Dangermouse and Satyen for the nice comments.

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