Speyeria cybele

Common name: Great Spangled Fritillary

Appearance:

Upperside is tawny orange with black scaled pattern
Female is darker
Underside is pale brown with a large white submarginal band and large silver spots
2-4 inch wingspan

Found: In open, moist areas, fields near creeks, valleys, right of ways, and meadows

Major foodplant: Violets

Adults are active in: June - September

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