Brushfoots: Variegated Fritillary Euptoieta claudia
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.75" - 3.13" |
| Habitat: | Dry fields, gardens, meadows |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | August to mid-October |
| Larval Host Plant: | Violets, pansies |
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Howard County, MD. August 9, 2012
Ventral view.
Howard County, MD. October 17, 2011
Dorsal view. Variegeted Fritillaries don't seem to mind the cooler temperatures and can be seen well into late October and early November.
St. Mary's County, MD. August 15, 2013
Dorsal view of a fresh Variegated Fritillary.
Howard County, MD. September 26, 2013
Mated pair. Note the size difference between the two!