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Which Fritillary? - Boloria bellona - female
Copyright © 2009 Jim Bliss

Which Fritillary? - Boloria bellona - Female
Montgomery, Orange County, New York, USA
Size: 1 1/2 - 2 inch wingspan
I think I shot this one in September, not totally sure though. Can anyone ID?
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Contributed by Jim Bliss on 11 January, 2009 - 8:18am
Last updated 30 June, 2009 - 2:03pm

I would say Meadow Fritillary
The blunt forewing apices are a good character for distinguishing it from Silver-bordered Fritillary--the only other lesser fritillary likely in your area.
… Skip Blanchard, 11 January, 2009 - 10:40am login or register to post comments

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