Interactive Butterfly CD
Butterflies of the
Carolinas & Virginias

Great Spangled Fritillary,
Speyeria cybele

Size: Wingspan is 2 1/8 to 3 inches.

Similar Species:
Aphrodite Fritillary
Atlantis Fritillary both of these species are usually found at higher elevations.

Habitat: Open fields, meadows, gardens mostly moist areas with rich soil.

Abundance: Very common in the mountains and common in the piedmont. Becomes uncommon just south of Durham, NC.

Flight Period: Flies from mid May until mid October.

Comments:

The top photo was taken in Durham Co., NC on August 18, 2002. The center and bottom photos were taken in Floyd Co., VA on July 04, 2003.

Caterpillar shown below

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