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Speyeria cybele
A multi-colored Butterfly
On wildflowers growing in a large area of native prairie grasses, surrounded by woodlands, lake and creek
I usually don't photograph many "damaged" butterflies but this one was just so accepting of my camera and presence, I couldn't resist. Even with torn wings, this butterfly could and eventually did fly away, off to the next tantalizing bloom
Thank you so much for helping me identify this butterfly, DanielePralong! :-)))
It could be a type of fritillary. Check for butterflies with this name, in your area :-)
Spotted on Aug 2, 2013
Submitted on Feb 17, 2014
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