Brushfoots: Regal Fritillary Speyeria idalia
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 2.63" - 4.13" |
| Habitat: | Dry, tall grassy meadows |
| Occurrence Level: | Extirpated |
| Flight Period: | Late June to mid-August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Arrow-leaved violet, bird's foot violet |
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Lebanon County, PA. July 10, 2015
Each year, generally in July, Fort Indiantown Gap offers free guided tours of the rare Regal Fritillary Butterfly habitat. It's definitely worth the trip! Special thanks go out to our tour guide, Jake, who went above and beyond the call of duty. This photo is an upperside view of a male.
Lebanon County, PA. July 10, 2015
Upperside view of a female.
Lebanon County, PA. July 10, 2015
Underside view of a female. Note the bold and large hindwing white spots.
Lebanon County, PA. July 10, 2015
Underside view of a male.
Lebanon County, PA. July 10, 2015
Mated pair. The female is on top.
Lebanon County, PA. July 10, 2015
Male trying to get the attention of an uninterested female. Note the size difference. The female is considerably larger and more colorful.