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Violet (Weaver's) Fritillary

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Valais, Switzerland, September 2006

Valais, Switzerland, July 2005

Alpes de Haute Provence, France, May 2005

An amazingly camouflaged Crab Spider has taken this butterfly.

Alpes de Haute Provence, France, May 2005

Close up of the spider.

Vaud, Switzerland, August 2006

SE Czech Republic, June 2001

 

This is a common species, particularly noticeable in early spring when it is one of the first butterflies to emerge. Consequently I am surprised and disappointed that I have only this one photo of it.

It is rather distinctive with the purple undersides. In flight it looks distinctive too, the upperside has a row of bold post submarginal spots which can be seen as it glides low over the ground.

 

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