Fritillary ID

Part timer · Post by **Part timer** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:54 pm

Hi

I've posted these before, but only got one tentative response so I thought I'd try my luck again.

Both taken on Jun 6th 2014 in the Sierra de Tejeda, Andalucia. Apologies for the poor quality of the photos; neither insect was too keen to pose.

I'm interested in any opinions on Spanish or Marsh Fritillary.

Thanks, Rupert

Tony Moore · Post by **Tony Moore** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:01 pm

The dark marks on the fwu suggest desfontainii to me, but I've only seen a couple, so wait for an expert opinion.

Tony M.

Post by **Padfield** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:10 am

I'm afraid I incline the other way. The forewing upperside submarginal lunules contain quite a lot of red, rather than being pearl white, and the pd band is relatively narrow. The other markings are consistent with marsh fritillary too and I think that is what it is.

Guy

Part timer · Post by **Part timer** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:38 pm

Thanks for your responses. Much as I would have liked them to be Spanish, a species I hadn't previously encountered, I am inclined to agree with Guy.

Rupert

Tony Moore · Post by **Tony Moore** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:15 pm

Me too - as always...

Tony.

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