Description
The dark green fritillary is light orangey brown with black spots. It has olive green markings on its hindwing undersides and silver spots close to the body are widely separated.

 

Dark Green Fritillary (Argynnis aglaja)

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Underside

Where to sight species

Open woodland, heaths and meadows.

 

 

 

© Peter Eeles
Sighting Times
Early Summer.

 

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