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Argynnis paphia
Silver-washed Fritillary (male)
Found along a river gorge
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The male of this species has four quite distinctive black veins on its forewings you can see well on your first picture. that contain special “androconial” scales from which the attractive scent of the male is diffused.
Spotted on Aug 4, 2013
Submitted on Aug 20, 2014
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