Duke of Burgundy Fritillary

Hamearislucina

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(Zone 8a) | September 2007 | Positive
This butterfly is not a true Fritillary, despite the common name. It is actually the only european member of the family of Metalmarks, Riodinidae.
The males have very tiny front legs, which makes them appear to have only four legs instead of six.
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