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Variegated Fritillary -- Euptoieta claudia

Calvert County
6/28/06

Calvert County
6/28/06

Ovipositing on Viola sp.
Calvert County
7/30/06

Mid-stage Instar
7/11/01

Late Instar
8/7/05

Transformation into chrysalis
8/15/03

Chrysalis
9/17/04

Chrysalis
9/17/05

Eclosing from chrysalis
9/15/02

Newly-eclosed
8/28/03

Newly eclosed
8/28/03
 
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Notes: male's upper (dorsal) surface is brighter orange than female's; over-winters as adult
Occurrence: common
Range: Ridge & Valley, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Flight: mid-May to mid-October
Larval hostplants: violets, pansies
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