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is this Knapweed Fritillary (romania)

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:22 pm
by OwenE
Was noticeably smaller than a Queen of Spain it was next to but it's wings are in a bit of a state. No underside photos available I'm afraid.
fritid.jpg

Re: is this Knapweed Fritillary (romania)

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:22 pm
by David M
It could be Eastern Knapweed Fritillary, Owen. We believe we had both ornata and phoebe in Greece but they are hard to distinguish from one another.

Re: is this Knapweed Fritillary (romania)

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:05 pm
by OwenE
Thanks David. I’ll look into that too I’d be happy with knapweed, glad I got the general Id right. I did find some underside photos in the end but the wings were partially open so they have sunlight shining through

Re: is this Knapweed Fritillary (romania)

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:09 pm
by David M
Those still may help, Owen.

Re: is this Knapweed Fritillary (romania)

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:02 pm
by OwenE
romknap2.jpg
here you go