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Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele
38.7456, -83.8449
Field Notes
Description:
Busy in my garden yesterday on the buddliea - Widespread and obvious in Ohio. Brush - Foots (Nymphalidae) Longwing Butterflies (Heliconiinae)
Wingspan: 7 to 9.7cm 3 to 3.8."
Above: bright orange with heavy black lines and spots
Below: Variable -Hindwing dark orange brown to brown with numerous metallic silver spots and a broad yellowish submarginal band.
Sexes similar.
Habitat:
Open deciduous woodland, forest margins, roadsides, old fields, prairies and utility easements.
Notes:
REF: Butterflies of Ohio Field guide JC Daniels ISBN 1-59193-056-1
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Photographed
PublishedAugust 12, 2011
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