Brushfoots: Diana Fritillary Speyeria diana
Size:
Wingspan ranges from 3.44" - 4.44"
Habitat:
Fields, openings in forested valleys
Occurrence Level:
Rare stray
Flight Period:
Mid-June to early September
Larval Host Plant:
Violets
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Virginia. July 7, 2015
The females are breathtaking!
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Found this female resting in the woods and noticed that part of its wing was missing. This is its good side!
Virginia. July 7, 2015
There is a profound difference between the male and female.
Virginia. July 7, 2015
A view into the Milkweed patch.
Virginia. July 7, 2015
This male was drying out at the top of the pine trees.
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 3.44" - 4.44" |
| Habitat: | Fields, openings in forested valleys |
| Occurrence Level: | Rare stray |
| Flight Period: | Mid-June to early September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Violets |
Click on any photo to enlarge
Virginia. July 7, 2015
The females are breathtaking!
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Virginia. July 7, 2015
Found this female resting in the woods and noticed that part of its wing was missing. This is its good side!
Virginia. July 7, 2015
There is a profound difference between the male and female.
Virginia. July 7, 2015
A view into the Milkweed patch.
Virginia. July 7, 2015
This male was drying out at the top of the pine trees.