Butterflies 2005
Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)
Family: Nymphalidae
Sub-family: Nymphalinae
Description: The silver-washed fritillary is a relatively common butterfly in Luxembourg. It is encountered in summer on sunny forest paths where it enjoys gypsywort. The males are a luminous orange colour while the females are darker with greenish colouration. The females eventually become entirely green. This variety is called the “valesina” variety.
Periods of flight: One flight from June to August.
Caterpillar hosts: Varieties of violets and meadowsweet.
| Price of the series: | 2,85 € |
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| Photos: | Guy Hoffmann, Schifflange |
| Printing: | Offset with stochastic screen by Imprimerie du Timbre, LA POSTE, Malines (B) |
| Dimensions: | 28.00 x 38.40 mm, 20 stamps per sheet |
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Competition
PostEurop 2013
