Silver-washed Fritillary
Argynnis paphia

Wingspan 72 - 76mm

Description

The Silver-washed is our largest Fritillary, it gets its name from the silver streaks of the hind underwing. The male is a brighter orange than the female. The male also shows four black veins know as "sex bands" which can be clearly seen on the photograph.

Flight Period
Mid June - Early September

Larval Food plants
Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana)

Habitat Requirements
Woodland with a few open areas. Hedgerows joining suitable woodland

Status
Resident: Fairly common and widespread

Earliest sightings

10 June 2010 Bentley Wood
11 June 2009 Bentley Wood
26 June 2008 Red Lodge Wood

Earliest county record
10 June 2010 Bentley Wood