Euptoieta claudia

Common name: Variegated Fritillary

Appearance:

Upperside is orange with distinct, thick veins and black spots near the margin
Hindwing is slightly scalloped
Underside is a mottled pattern of rough stripes of light orange and brown with no spots
2-3 inch wingspan

Found: In open sunny areas, fields, road edges, pastures

Major foodplant: Violets and passion-vines

Adults are active in: May - October

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