Cardinal Butterfly (Argynnis pandora) (Denis & Schiffermuller 1775) Turkey

A large species with a distinctive and dramatic underside forewing intense pink patch (water-melon red). It is similar in appearance to Silver-washed Fritillary

The larvae feed on Viola

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Cardinal Butterfly (Argynnis pandora) Mount Parnassos, Greece

A large species, wingspan 64–80mm, with a hindwing that is a rich reflective green with bold white stripes. It is similar to silver-washed fritillary and is in the family Nymphalidae

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