WebThe legendary lepidopterist, Frederick William Frohawk, was so taken with this form, that he named his only daughter after it. This form is quite distinctive in flight, looking like an … WebFemale silver-washed fritillary butterflies, Argynnis paphia, are usually an orange-brown colour. However, a deep olive-green colour can be seen in some females, largely in the …

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WebSilver-washed fritillaries are found in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but are absent from Scotland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. They live in oak woodland or … WebIntroduction. The Marsh Fritillary has the most colourful uppersides of all of our fritillaries, being a highly-variable chequered pattern of orange, brown and yellow markings. The bright colours fade after a few days and leaves the butterfly with a shiny appearance - early Lepidopterists naming this butterfly the "Greasy Fritillary" as a result. iphone back gesture

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The silver-washed fritillary butterfly is deep orange with black spots on the upperside of its wings, and has a wingspan of 54–70 mm, with the male being smaller and paler than the female. The underside is green, and, unlike other fritillaries, has silver streaks instead of silver spots, hence the name silver-washed. The caterpillar is black brown with two yellow lines along its back and … WebDark Green Fritillary- Argynnis aglaja Silver-washed Fritillary- Argynnis paphia; Where to see the Dark Green Fritillary: Horsey Gap; Burnham Overy Dunes; Holkham Woods; Where to see Silver-washed Fritillary. … WebHow to identify. The silver-washed fritillary is pale orange with an intricate pattern of black spots and lines on the upperwings. The underside of the rear wing is washed lime-green and pink, with silvery streaks running across it. The silver-washed fritillary can be distinguished from the other large fritillaries by the pattern on its underside. iphone back glass broken