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Lesser Spotted Fritillary

Melitaea cf. trivia

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Field Notes

Description:

Pupa of the genus Melitaea (species most probably M. trivia or M. didyma) under a mullein leaf (Verbascum sp.).

Habitat:

Mountain meadow on the edge of deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

The Lesser Spotted Fritillary - Melitaea trivia - Overview, Melitaea trivia - Wikipedia

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PublishedAugust 3, 2017

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