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Variegated Fritillary

Euptoieta claudia

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Field Notes

Description:

Unknown possibly Meadow or another type of Fritillary. Last close-up of wing might help ID. Wow, so many look so alike.

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
KarenL
Nice series! From the markings on this I am pretty sure this is a Variegated fritillary (Euptoieta claudia) - check out photos 5 & 9 on this link http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Euptoieta-claudia which show similarly dark patterned individuals.
The MnMs
Yes, is some type of fritillary. Perhaps this web site can help you find it: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/ Beautiful shot, BTW ;-)
Carol Snow Milne
It looks a lot like the Great Spangled Fritillary. Still unsure.

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