Edwards= Fritillary (LEP105) Speyeria edwardsii
Named after a great pioneer American lepidopterist, this is another
large fritillary of the West. Its
larvae feed only on violets. The
adults shown are visiting purple horsemint.
The underside is mostly bluish green, studded with big, metallic
silver orbs. Toward its base, the
forewing has a pretty pink flush. |