Meadow Fritillary on a Butterfly Weed in Big Meadows Shenandoah National Park is a photograph by Maili Page which was uploaded on September 26th, 2020.
Meadow Fritillary on a Butterfly Weed in Big Meadows Shenandoah National Park
The Meadow Fritillary butterfly, Boloria bellona, is a native to Northern and Eastern US, but is expanding its eastern range southward due to its... more
by Maili Page
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Meadow Fritillary on a Butterfly Weed in Big Meadows Shenandoah National Park
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Maili Page
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Photograph
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The Meadow Fritillary butterfly, Boloria bellona, is a native to Northern and Eastern US, but is expanding its eastern range southward due to its adaptability to disturbed habitats. This individual was found in Big Meadows, Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountain range in summer feeding on a butterfly milkweed. Although the favorite food source of the adults is black-eyed susan. The caterpillar of the Meadow Fritillary feed on violets.
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September 26th, 2020
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Comments (11)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Meadow Fritillary on a Butterfly Weed… composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Maili – your "things with spots" scene has been featured by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! Feel free to add it to the 2021 Featured Images thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Brian Tada
Absolutely gorgeous butterfly and blossoms portrait, Maili! Love the beautiful orange tones, too ~ awesome presentation! Seen in the Global Flowers Photography group. F/L
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