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Great Spangled Fritillary

Speyeria cybele

Description:

Orange to tan with dark bands along the veins of the wings. Underside has large silver spots. Much larger than the Variegated fritillary.

Habitat:

Spotted nectaring on coneflowers, milkweed, and butterfly bush in my flower bed.

Notes:

The caterpillar host is violets, which is present in my yard.

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MelindaKiser
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MelindaKiser

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jul 18, 2017
Submitted on Jul 19, 2017

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