Argynnis lathonia, Queen of Spain fritillary
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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
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Argynnis Arthropod Arthropoda Brush Footed Butterfly Butterflies Butterfly Caterpillar Four Footed Butterfly Fritillary Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Johnson Larva Larvae Lepidoptera Invertebrata
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Argynnis lathonia, commonly known as the Queen of Spain Fritillary, is a stunning and captivating butterfly species native to Europe. This exquisite illustration of the Argynnis lathonia is taken from Theo Johnson's "Illustrations of British Butterflies: with occasional figures of the larva, pupa, and food-plant," published in 1878. The Argynnis lathonia is a member of the Nymphalidae family, also known as brush-footed butterflies or four-footed butterflies due to the scaly pads on their feet. This particular species is known for its distinctive brown and orange wings adorned with black spots and a prominent black line that runs through the middle. The underside of the wings is a similar brown color with smaller orange spots. The Queen of Spain Fritillary undergoes complete metamorphosis, transforming from a caterpillar to a pupa, and finally to an adult butterfly. The caterpillar, which is not depicted in this illustration, is brown with a series of white and black stripes and a distinctive orange head. It feeds on the leaves of the violet, Viola spp., which is also shown in the illustration. Once the caterpillar has completed its development, it forms a chrysalis, or pupa, which is typically brown and hardened, allowing the transformation to take place. After several weeks, the adult butterfly emerges, ready to begin its life cycle anew. The Argynnis lathonia is a beautiful and intriguing creature, and this illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of this insect. Theo Johnson's meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill bring the Queen of Spain Fritillary to life, allowing us to appreciate its beauty and complexity in a way that words alone cannot convey.
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