Fritillary Collection (page 5)

Picture No. 10849605
Snake's Head FRITILLARIES - flower heads (Fritillaria meleagris) Date:

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Duke of Burgundy Fritillary Butterfly (Hamearis lucina) Date:

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Duke of Burgundy Fritillary Butterfly (Hamearis lucina) Date:

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Cynthia's Fritillary Butterfly (Hypodryas cynthia) Date:

Picture No. 10899459
Spotted Fritillary Butterfly (Melitaea didyma) Date:

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Snake's-head Fritillary - flowers (Fritillaria meleagris) Date:

Queen of Spain Fritillaries mating - Bulgaria

Knapweed Fritillary, male. Easten Europe, Bulgaria Melitaea phoebe punica

Fritillary (Fritillaria pelinaea) flowering, Mount Pelineo, Chios, Greece, April

Greek Fritillary (Fritillaria thessala ssp. ionica) flowering, Bourazani Woods, Northwest Greece, April

Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma) adult, feeding on orchid flowers, French Alps, France, July

Niobe Fritillary (Argynnis niobe) adult, resting, Auvergne, France, August

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) pupa, hanging from Violet (Viola sp. ) stem, Oxfordshire, England, May
Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) pupa, hanging from Violet (Viola sp.) stem, Oxfordshire, England, May

Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia) adult, roosting on Carthusian Pink (Dianthus carthusianorum) flower, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Shepherds Fritillary (Boloria pales) adult, feeding on Black Vanilla Orchid (Nigritella nigra) flowerspike, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis daphne) adult male, resting on flower with wings open, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, June

Niobe Fritillary (Argynnis niobe) adult male, feeding on Knapweed (Centaurea sp. ) flower, Formazza Valley
Niobe Fritillary (Argynnis niobe) adult male, feeding on Knapweed (Centaurea sp.) flower, Formazza Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Alpine Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia debilis) adult male, roosting on Black Vanilla Orchid (Nigritella nigra) flowerspike, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) caterpillars, group in web on Devil s-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis) foodplant in rhos pasture, Welsh Moor Nature Reserve, Gower Peninsula, West Glamorgan

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) adult, resting on leaf in rainforest, Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, July

Dark Green Fritillary (Argynnis aglaja) pupa, amongst leaf litter, Oxfordshire, England, May

False Heath Fritillary (Melitaea diamina) adult male, resting on leaf with wings open, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, June

Fritillaria imperialis William Rex
Fritillary (Fritillaria imperialis William Rex ) flowering in spring

Cardinal butterfly C016 / 2223
Cardinal butterfly (Argynnis pandora). This butterfly is common throughout southern Europe and is also found in northern Africa and western and central Asia

Fritillaria thessala ssp. Ionica C016 / 3515
Greek fritillary (Fritillaria thessala ssp. Ionica) flowering in Bourazani woods, north-west Greece

Metitaea ismeria and Helianthus tracheliifolius

Boloria selene, small pearl bordered fritillary
Varieties of the small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly from the collection of the late R.M. Craske. Now in the National Collection of British Lepidoptera

Argynnis paphia, silver-washed fritillary
Plate 31. A Watercolour by Frederick William Frohawk (1861-1946) depicting a caterpillar, chyrsalis and adult silver-washed fritillary butterfly

Argynnis lathonia, Queen of Spain fritillary
From Illustrations of British Butterflies: with occasional figures of the larva, pupa, and food-plant (1878) by Theo Johnson

Fritillaria sp. fritillary
An illustration by Johann Christoph Keller, 1786. Original arwork from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Fritillaria imperialis, crown imperial
An illustration by Johann Christoph Keller, 1757. Original artwork from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Butterfly lifecycle
Plate 109 from 298 water-colour drawings of insects and larvae, Frankfurdt 1622 by C. Flegel

Argynnis aglaja, dark green fritillary
From Illustrations of British Butterflies: with occasional figures of the larva, pupa, and food-plant (1878) by Theo Johnson

Arygynnis adippe, high brown fritillary

Argynnis adippe, high brown fritillary
Plate 29 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

Handwritten notes by John Abbot
Handwritten notes to accompany Plate 34, 7 from Volume 16 by John Abbot. Illustration of Metitaea ismeria and Helianthus tracheliifolius

Argynnis paphia var. valezina, female silver washed fritilla
Plate 12, figure 22 from Natural History of British Butterflies Vol.1, c. 1914 by Frederick William Frohawk (1861-1946). Held in the Entomology Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphalis phalerati, silver spotted fritillary
An illustration of a Great American silver spotted fritillary butterfly and and may cock or flesh coloured passion flower by John Abbot (1751-1840)

Heath Fritillary (Melitaea athalia) adult, resting on Common Cow-wheat (Melampyrum pratense) larval foodplant in woodland, East Blean Woods National Nature Reserve, Kent, England, June

Meadow Fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides) adult, resting on stem, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot Region, France, June

Portuguese / Lusitanian Fritillary - Algarve, Portugal
ROG-13899 Portuguese / Lusitanian Fritillary Algarve, Portugal. Fritillaria lusitanica Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Snake's-head Fritillary - close up of flower heads with rain drops. Wiltshire, England
DK-137 Snake's-head Fritillary - close up of flower heads with rain drops. Wiltshire, England. Fritillaria meleagris David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Snake's-head Fritillary - Close up of white morph flower head with rain drops. Wiltshire, England
DK-139 Snake's-head Fritillary - Close up of white morph flower head with rain drops. Wiltshire, England. Fritillaria meleagris David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Snake's-head Fritillary - Close up of flower head in the rain. Wiltshire, England
DK-138 Snake's-head Fritillary - Close up of flower head in the rain Wiltshire, England. Fritillaria meleagris David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Snake's-head Fritillary - in meadow full of flowers - Wiltshire - England - UK
DK-366 Snake's-head Fritillary - in meadow full of flowers Wiltshire - England - UK Fritillaria meleagris David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia) adult pair, mating, England, june

Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) adult, feeding on flower, Bulgaria, september

Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia) adult, roosting on Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) flower, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

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"Fritillary: A Case of British Butterflies Lepidoptera" In the world of butterflies, the fritillary reigns supreme. From the mesmerizing patterns on their wings to their delicate presence, these creatures never fail to captivate our hearts. One such enchanting species is the fritillaria meleagris, commonly known as the snakes head fritillary. Picture No. 10947841 showcases a breathtaking moment in nature's tapestry - an Assman's fritillary resting gracefully on a grass stem in Aggtelek National Park, Hungary. Its vibrant colors and intricate markings are truly a sight to behold. Moving on to Bukk National Park, Hungary, we encounter another member of this illustrious family - the twin-spot fritillary. In its underside pose while perched upon an umbellifer plant, it exudes elegance and grace that perfectly complements its surroundings. The heath fritillary takes center stage next as it finds solace in roosting amidst nature's beauty. With its wings gently folded together and hues ranging from warm oranges to deep browns, this butterfly adds a touch of serenity wherever it goes. Let us not forget about Fritillaria Meleagris or Snake's Head Fritillary – one glance at its petals resembling snake scales instantly transports us into a whimsical realm where magic intertwines with reality. Lastly, we have the silver-washed fritillary gracing us with its presence once more. Its iridescent wings shimmer under sunlight like precious jewels adorning nature’s crown. Whether it be Assman's fritillary or Twin-spot fritillery resting delicately on stems or Heath Frittalary roosting peacefully among flowers; each member of this remarkable genus contributes something unique and extraordinary to our natural world. Let us cherish these moments shared with these captivating creatures who remind us of the beauty that lies within our own existence.