Silver-washed fritillary by GiMi53

Photography • Insects • posted on Aug 21, 2010

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Description

The Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is a European species of butterfly, which was in decline for much of the 1970s and 1980s, but seems to be coming back to many of its old territories. The Silver-washed fritillary butterfly is deep orange with black spots on the upper side 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. Thank you for your comments on my previous upload:

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Comments (22)

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lick.a.witch

8:22AM | Sat, 21 August 2010

Wow what a stupendous macro! Truly beautiful image. ^=^

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TomDart

8:39AM | Sat, 21 August 2010

Thanks again for a beautiful, engaging photo. I also appreciate the education on these critters.

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zoren

8:55AM | Sat, 21 August 2010

very nice!

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Thetis

11:37AM | Sat, 21 August 2010

awesome macro!

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GBCalls

1:04PM | Sat, 21 August 2010

Beautiful shot of this pretty butterfly.

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awjay

1:41PM | Sat, 21 August 2010

beautiful image..

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bentchick

3:23PM | Sat, 21 August 2010

Excellent clarity on this little butty! He's so fuzzy!

stolta

3:29PM | Sat, 21 August 2010

Fantastic good shot!

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FriedaFelicia

4:22PM | Sat, 21 August 2010

Gorgeously full of sunlight and all nature's best! Very crisp and clear shot.

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Mousson

3:46AM | Sun, 22 August 2010

photo fantastique!!!

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jmb007

9:57AM | Sun, 22 August 2010

belle photo!!

lucindawind

6:12PM | Sun, 22 August 2010

beautiful butterfly and shot

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fredster66

7:52AM | Mon, 23 August 2010

Awesome photo - I appreciate any constructive critique... thank you! :)

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erlandpil

10:26AM | Mon, 23 August 2010

Great macro picture erland

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Dreamingbee

2:08PM | Mon, 23 August 2010

wonderful butterfly ! beautiful colors - excellent

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mariogiannecchini

11:07AM | Thu, 26 August 2010

Splendid capture and photo ! Wonderful buttefly !

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delaorden_ojeda

1:57PM | Fri, 27 August 2010

very nice macro , love the colors and details , many thanks for your comments !

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Hendesse

2:30AM | Sat, 28 August 2010

Excellent shot. Wonderful colors, light and fantastic details.

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CoreyBlack

5:51PM | Sat, 28 August 2010

This is really beautiful! Great image and fascinating story about this creature. Isn't nature amazing? Love your gallery and wish I had more time to comment on your older pictures.

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