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Variegated fritillary

Euptoieta claudia

Description:

The flight of these butterflies is low and swift, but even when resting or nectaring, this species is extremely difficult to approach. Because of this, the genus name was taken from the Greek word euptoietos meaning "easily scared".

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Nov 10, 2013
Submitted on Nov 30, 2013

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