Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia) seen in blooming lavender bush

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The Queen of Spain fritillary is a butterfly of hot, dusty paths and sandy wasteland pretty much throughout Europe. It is a rarity in England but seen every year. The adult is a strong flyer, and may be found anywhere but forests.

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Size: 5050px × 3358px
Location: Provence, Spain
Photo credit: © Allan Bergmann Jensen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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