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Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma)…found in Eurasia and North Africa…adults like Thistles, lavender, knapseeds & oregano. #butterfly #wildlife #nature #biology #photo
The Spotted Fritillary is a medium-sized butterfly with a vibrant orange-brown upperside marked by dark spots. When its wings are closed, the underside reveals a chequered pattern of cream and pale orange bands, highlighted by two irregular orangey-red bands. You will typically find this species in sun-drenched, open areas like dry meadows, where it frequently lands on bright yellow flowers.
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