Silver-washed Fritillary
(Argynnis Paphia)
The Silver-washed Fritillary is a large, brightly orange butterfly, named for the literal 'wash' of silver on its underside.
Adults are on the wing throughout the summer, from late June to the beginning of September and can be found in large, broad-leaved woodlands, particularly Oak and feed on flowers such as Bramble in sunny glades and rides.
The caterpillars feed on violets, particularly Common Dog-violet.
Pre-hibernating larva (2-3mm)
- Post hibernation Taken on April 4, 2014 (Briantspuddle, Dorset)
- Post hibernation Taken on April 4, 2014 (Briantspuddle, Dorset)
Larva (Caterpillar):
Pupa (Chrysalis):
Imago (Adult):
© David James
Taken on July 3, 2011 feeding on Bramble © Tim Melling
Taken on July 3, 2011 feeding on Bramble © Tim Melling
Taken on July 3, 2011 © Tim Melling
Taken on July 21, 2012 (Great Breach Wood, Somerset)
© Dean Morley
© Steve Covey
© Steve Coveys
© Steve Covey
6th July 2014 © Andrew Porter
© František ŠARŽÍK
© František ŠARŽÍK
© František ŠARŽÍK
© František ŠARŽÍK
© František ŠARŽÍK
© František ŠARŽÍK
© František ŠARŽÍK
© František ŠARŽÍK
Unclassified Aberrations:
© Adam Grochowalski
Videos:
Taken on July 22, 2013 (Great Breach Wood (Somerset Wildlife Trust), Somerset)
Taken on June 30, 2011 (Cambridgeshire, UK) © Joseph Lynn
Taken on August 9, 2012 © Andy Seely
Copulation:
Taken on August 5, 2011 in Upton, UK © Tricia Gibson
Taken on July 15, 2014 in Wolves Wood (RSPB Reserve)
Taken on July 15, 2014 in Wolves Wood (RSPB Reserve)
Taken on July 15, 2014 in Wolves Wood (RSPB Reserve)
Taken on July 15, 2014 in Wolves Wood (RSPB Reserve)
Oviposition (Egg Laying):
Taken on July 23, 2013 ((Valezina Female), Hatch Hill, Somerset)
© Dean Morley
© Dean Morley
© Richard Collier
Taken on July 23, 2006
Taken on July 23, 2006
ssp. paphia f. valesina:
Taken in the New Forest on Oak