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Speyeria cybele
A large fritillary which often nectars at Milkweed & Coneflower. Females lay eggs in late summer on or near host violets. Newly-hatched caterpillars do not feed, but overwinter until spring, when they eat young violet leaves.
Much of North America. Open, moist places including fields, valleys, pastures, meadows, open woodland, prairies. Host Plant: Violet (Viola).
Spotted on Jun 26, 2012
Submitted on Jun 27, 2012
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