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Common Name: |
Great Spangled Fritillary
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| Scientific Name: | Speyeria cybele
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| Habitat & Flight Period: | Open moist areas / June - September
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| Comment: | The most common fritillary in McHenry County. This butterfly is an extremely strong flyer. It moves fast and high. It is also very territorial. The thick creme colored band on the underside of the hind wing is indicative of this species
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