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Speyeria diana - male
Copyright © 2006 Kathleen

Speyeria diana - Male
south Fulton County, Georgia, USA
July 12, 2006
A late in their season here Male, showing the wear and tear on him. I first see Dianas, particularly the males (emerging first), at the end of May and throughout June. This individual photographed at roughly 3 PM on the Butterfly Bush.

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Speyeria diana - male Speyeria diana - male
Contributed by Kathleen on 12 July, 2006 - 3:42pm
Last updated 13 July, 2006 - 3:57pm

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