Dark Green Fritillary

Dark Green Fritillary - Speyeria aglaja

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Alternative names
Argynnis aglaja
Description

It gets its name from the green hue found on the underside of the hindwings, which are peppered with large silver spots.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Calcareous grassland habitats, frequently stopping to nectar on Thistles and Knapweed.

When to see it

Late June to early September.

UK Status

Widespread but rather local in Britain.

VC55 Status

Infrequent and very localised in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Reference
59.019 BF1607
  • David Nicholls
    Bloody Oaks
    02 July 2015
    male
  • David Nicholls
    Bloody Oaks Quarry
    08 July 2016
  • MTR
    Clipsham Quary
    20 July 2013
    female
  • Mark Skevington
    Ketton Quarry
    15 June 2020
  • Mark Skevington
    Ketton Quarry
    17 May 2020
    caterpillar

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