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High Brown Fritillary Butterfly - Butterfly Larva
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High Brown Fritillary Butterfly - Butterfly Larva
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High Brown Fritillary BUTTERFLY - larvae / caterpillar feeding on leaf
Distribution: United Kingdom and Europe. In UK found in south and across all of Wales
Argynnis adippe
Not found in Ireland, Scotland or northern Scandinavia. Status is classified as vulnerable in UK.
John Mason
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Bizarre Butterflies Butterfly Caterpillar Caterpillars Fritillaries Fritillary Hairy Larva Larvae Lepidoptera Spikes
Nature's Hairy Muncher - High Brown Fritillary Larva Devours Leaf in Style!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot by John Mason, we witness a truly bizarre and hairy spectacle unfolding in the wilds of the United Kingdom. Meet the High Brown Fritillary Butterfly larva, a young caterpillar with an insatiable appetite for foliage! With its vibrant spikes and peculiar appearance, this little critter is like no other. As it clings to a leaf, our star caterpillar seems to be on a mission – devouring every inch of greenery in sight. Its voracious feeding habits are both fascinating and slightly comical. Who knew that such a tiny creature could possess such an enormous appetite? The European wilderness never ceases to amaze us with its incredible biodiversity. Lepidoptera enthusiasts will surely appreciate this stunning print capturing one of nature's most exquisite transformations – from larvae to majestic butterfly. So next time you stumble upon some leaves being mysteriously devoured or spot something hairy lurking amidst the foliage, don't fret! It might just be our spiky friend here enjoying his leafy feast. John Mason has masterfully captured this extraordinary moment in wildlife history, reminding us all that even the tiniest creatures can leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. Let this photo serve as a delightful reminder of nature's wonders right at our doorstep!
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