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Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) From an alpine meadow south of Bayrischzell, near the border to Austria. <br /> <br /> I like the German name &ldquo;Kaisermantel&quot; - &ldquo;Emperor&#039;s cloak&rdquo;. Its pattern is so perfect that it would be fit for an emperor to wear. Argynnis paphia,Deutschland,Falter,Geotagged,Germany,Insekt,Schmetterling,Silver-washed Fritillary,Summer,Tiere,butterfly,mariposa Click/tap to enlarge

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

From an alpine meadow south of Bayrischzell, near the border to Austria.

I like the German name “Kaisermantel" - “Emperor's cloak”. Its pattern is so perfect that it would be fit for an emperor to wear.

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The Silver-washed Fritillary

''Argynnis paphia'' is a common and variable butterfly found over much of the Palaearctic ecozone – Algeria, Europe, temperate Asia and Japan.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Aug 4, 2024. Captured Aug 4, 2024 14:28 in J2H2+6P Bayrischzell, Germany.
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/7.1
  • 1/400s
  • ISO640
  • 400mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.