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Fritillary? (DBU592) - Asterocampa clyton - female
Copyright © 2011 Fred Siskind

Fritillary? (DBU592) - Asterocampa clyton - Female
Great Falls NP, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
June 4, 2011
Think this is a fritillary, but couldn't match wing pattern with any in Audubon Guide. Found in open woods area not far from river. Approx size of Variegated I'd guess. Appreciate ID.
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Contributed by Fred Siskind on 8 June, 2011 - 6:20pm
Last updated 9 June, 2011 - 9:57pm

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… David J. Ferguson, 9 June, 2011 - 9:57pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… David J. Ferguson, 9 June, 2011 - 9:57pm login or register to post comments

Maybe
Tawny Emperor - Asterocampa clyton
… Bob Barber, 8 June, 2011 - 7:05pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree
Looks like a Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton)
… Kelly Fiegle, 9 June, 2011 - 4:33am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks to you both
Think you're right; new to me. In sun, it's much more yellow than photo in Audubon or Kelly's insert, but markings agree.

Thanks.

Fred
… Fred Siskind, 9 June, 2011 - 8:38am login or register to post comments

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