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Silver-washed Fritillary Butterfly

     
 
Silver-washed Fritillary - Argynnis paphia Argynnis paphia
 
Wingspan: 2.5" (7 cm)
Colour: Orange with black/brown markings
Appearing: July - August
Family: Nymphalidae
   

 

Silver-washed Fritillary
(Male)
   


 

The Silver-washed Fritillary is so-called because of the silver streaks under the hind wing. The male is brighter than the female and has black ridges on its forewings.

It can be found in wooded areas and feeds on the nectar of brambles as shown in the photos below.

 

Silver-washed Fritillary - Argynnis paphia
    Silver-washed Fritillary

 

Silver-washed Fritillary - Argynnis paphia Silver-washed Fritillary - Argynnis paphia
Silver-washed Fritillary   Silver-washed Fritillary


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