Brushfoots: Meadow Fritillary
Boloria bellona

Meadow Fritillary Sightings
Size: Wingspan ranges from 1.38" - 2"
Habitat: Grassy wet meadows, fields, open areas
Occurrence Level: Uncommon
Flight Period: April, June & early September
Larval Host Plant: Wooly blue violet

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Meadow Fritillary
Garrett County, MD. July 14, 2013

Dorsal view of a worn Meadow Fritillary.


Meadow Fritillary
Garrett County, MD. July 4, 2013

Dorsal view.


Meadow Fritillary
Allegany County, MD. May 3,2013

The Meadow Fritillary is a small fritillary with no distinct white spots on the ventral hindwing.