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NATURE
Butterflies
Duke of Burgundy Fritillary
Hamearis lucina
Wingspan 25mm
Despite name, unrelated to other British fritillaries. Flies May-June and favours grassy places where larval foodplants, cowslip and primrose, common. Confined mainly to S England. Wings beautifully marked with orange and brown.



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