Post by trehopr1 on Aug 26, 2021 22:34:54 GMT -8
North America's Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) is
a widespread species which prefers moist meadows and woodland edges.
It is easily the most common (larger) species of fritillary to
be encountered by collector or butterfly enthusiast alike.
There are 3 species of native violets which serve as the larval
food source. The species has prospered across America such that
several subspecies have been named by various lepidopterists.
In terms of size the (females) certainly can get impressive with
large ones every bit the size of a monarch. Great spangled's are
early to mid-summer butterflies. They begin to appear in mid-June
and can still be found at mid-late July.
Below, is a photo of a large "fresh" female which
I managed to catch on June.17.2021
Wingspan: 80.7cm (wingtip-wingtip)
Forewing: 40.8cm.
I thought an underside view of this magnificent species
best illustrates the splendor this butterfly possesses.
As always, with wild caught things getting that item
on day1, 2, or 3 is best because beyond that their colors
dull somewhat and wing-wear rapidly shows.
a widespread species which prefers moist meadows and woodland edges.
It is easily the most common (larger) species of fritillary to
be encountered by collector or butterfly enthusiast alike.
There are 3 species of native violets which serve as the larval
food source. The species has prospered across America such that
several subspecies have been named by various lepidopterists.
In terms of size the (females) certainly can get impressive with
large ones every bit the size of a monarch. Great spangled's are
early to mid-summer butterflies. They begin to appear in mid-June
and can still be found at mid-late July.
Below, is a photo of a large "fresh" female which
I managed to catch on June.17.2021
Wingspan: 80.7cm (wingtip-wingtip)
Forewing: 40.8cm.
I thought an underside view of this magnificent species
best illustrates the splendor this butterfly possesses.
As always, with wild caught things getting that item
on day1, 2, or 3 is best because beyond that their colors
dull somewhat and wing-wear rapidly shows.
