The silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is a common and variable butterfly found over much of the Palearctic realm – Algeria, Europe and across the ...
The silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is a common and variable butterfly found over much of the Palaearctic ecozone – Algeria, Europe, ...
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Vernacular Names. This butterfly is our largest fritillary and gets its name from the beautiful streaks of silver found on the underside of the wings.
Silver-washed fritillaries are found in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but are absent from Scotland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. They live in ...
A large fast flying butterfly, separated from other fritillaries by its pointed wings and silver streaks on the undersides which can be viewed as it stops to ...
Argynnis paphia | Silver-washed Fritillary - Species Profile
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Identification ˇ Large size, wingspan: 69 - 80 mm ˇ Upperside of wings bright orange with multiple dark spots ˇ Underside of hindwing greenish with silver ...
The Silver-washed Fritillary is a woodland butterfly whose larvae feed on violets (Viola spp.). It tolerates a greater degree of shade than other violet ...
This large fritillary (a male is shown above) hasdistinctively pointed wings and is a strong flier; it loves sunny woodland glades, fire breaks and rides.
The species is a common and variable butterfly found over much of the Palearctic ecozone – Algeria, Europe, temperate Asia and Japan.
Dec 22, 2023 ˇ This butterfly belongs to the family Nymphalidae. It has a wingspan of up to 75 mm, with characteristic orange and golden hues on the upper side ...
