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Photo Captures Threatened Marsh Fritillary on Rare Orchid
Original: Marsh Fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia--highly threatened in many parts of Western Europe.) resting on a Burnt-t
A nature photograph shows a Marsh Fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) resting on a Burnt-tip Orchid (Neotinea ustulata). The Marsh Fritillary is highly threatened in many parts of Western Europe, making sightings of the species notable for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists. The image pairs two species of conservation interest in a single frame.
Why now: The rare pairing of a threatened butterfly with an orchid makes for a striking wildlife image.
Marsh FritillaryBurnt-tip OrchidWestern Europe
Evidence
- Marsh Fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia--highly threatened in many parts of Western Europe.) resting on a Burnt-tip Orchid (Neotinea ustulata). # nature # butterfly # flowers # biology # wildlife # photo · tangledwing@ohai.social · 43
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