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NATURE
Butterflies
Silver-washed Fritillary
Argynnis paphia
Wingspan 60mm
Locally common woodland species in S and SW England and Ireland. Upperwings well-marked orange-brown; underside of hindwing has silvery sheen. Sun-loving adult fond of bramble flowers; flies June-August. Larvae feed on violets.



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