The Aphrodite Fritillary is a large, rich orange fritillary of eastern and mountain forests, closely resembling the Great Spangled Fritillary but with a narrow brown border to the hindwing disc below and a smaller overall size. It prefers cooler, more forested habitats than its close relatives. Adults gather in large numbers on milkweed and thistle flowers.
Habitat
Moist deciduous forests, clearings, and mountain meadows
Diet
Larvae: violet leaves. Adults: nectar from milkweed and thistles
How common
Common
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