Great Spangled Fritillaries at Fermilab
Although butterflies do not appear to be as abundant in 2002 as they
were in 2001, recent warm weather has brought them out. Among the
largest and most beautiful are the Great Spangled Fritillaries, found in
open areas near the edges of woods at Fermilab. I happened upon a
mating pair of Great Spangled Fritillaries, and showing no respect for
their privacy, snapped this photo.
The female is on the right with wings partially open. The Interpretive
Trail near the woods is a good place to observe these marvelous orange
butterflies.
Tom Peterson, scientist at Fermilab
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