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Spangled Fritillary


Spangled Fritillary
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Copyright: Lise Villeneuve (lise) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 184 W: 51 N: 560] (2819)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-28
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/360 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-01 16:47
Viewed: 241
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Great Spangled Fritillary

This butterfly is one of the largest of the greater fritillaries, with a wingspan of 62-88 mm. On the upperside of the wings, you will see an orange-brown color with a black pattern of lines and spots throughout. The males happen to be a bit brighter than the females. On the underside, the forewing is similar. However, on the hindwing, rather than black, you will find a beautiful metallic silver spot pattern.


This butterfly is common throughout Canada, including mainland Nova Scotia, but becoming scarcer around the Cape Breton area. Decreased numbers have also been reported in some other Canadian locations, due to habitat loss.


Eggs are deposited singly on the food plant. The caterpillars are night feeders, enjoying various species of violets (Viola spp.). On these black caterpillars, large spines (with yellowish bases) are present and are a protective device against predators such as birds. The Great Spangled Fritillary overwinters here as a newly hatched caterpillar. The pupa is dark brown with light brown or orange / reddish patches and closely resembles a dried leaf!

Nature Notes: This is a species of open areas such as roadsides and fields. Adults are frequent flower visitors with a favorite being Knapweed (Centaurea nigra).

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Bonsoir Lise
magnifique prise de vue de ce papillon bien posé sur une fleur, belle présentation, bravo.
Amicalement
Jean-Pierre

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 463 W: 11 N: 1311] (4592)
  • [2008-10-01 23:19]

Hello Lise,
Very good post, fantastic sharpness. Intersting species.
Regards, Siggi

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5942] (17790)
  • [2008-10-01 23:59]

Hi Lise,
This is a lovely capture of this beautiful Great Spangled Fritillary. Very good details and a lovely composition. I love the colours and patterns
Thanks a lot for sharing.
Janice

Real nice presentation Lise. The angle and the little plant compliment the shot.
I like the darkness under the wings. That is a good effect on this photo.
Hope you're well.
D

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 1 N: 124] (2088)
  • [2008-10-02 20:07]

Salut Lise,
Je crois que c'est ta plus belle photo de papillon. Les couleurs sont superbes et le détail est exellent.
Merci,
Roger

bonjour Lise

très belle image de ce papillon, avec un excellent focus,
excellent POV et cadrage, j'aime l'arrière-plan aux tons
de couleurs douce, belle luminosité de l'image,
excellente netteté et détails du papillon, TFS

Asbed

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