Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana)

Uncommon in NC, this impressive and large butterfly may be found in rich cove habitats in the NC mountains.
Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana) Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana)
Male
Ashe Co., NC
12 July 2008
Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana) Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana)
Male
Ashe Co., NC
12 July 2008
Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana) Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana)
Male
Ashe Co., NC
12 July 2008
Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana) Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana)
Male
Watauga Co., NC
12 July 2008
Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana)
Male
Caldwell Co, NC
28 June 2003
probably Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana) caterpillar
Clay Co., NC
14 May 2005

David Liebman from Virginia has reared the local Speyeria and believes that, while Great Spangled is possible, this individual is most likely a larval Diana Fritillary.

probably Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana) caterpillar
Clay Co., NC
14 May 2005

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