Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) on green leaves

A detailed top-down view of a Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) resting on green leaves. The butterfly features vibrant orange wings adorned with a complex… Expand

Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) on green leaves

A detailed top-down view of a Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) resting on green leaves. The butterfly features vibrant orange wings adorned with a complex pattern of black spots and streaks. The background consists of lush green foliage in soft focus, highlighting the insect's intricate wing patterns and delicate antennae.

EXIF Canon EOS 90D EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM 400 mm 1600 1/1000 s f/5.6 2025-08-14 14:05
I stand by what I said before: with silver-washed fritillaries, it is the colours that save them, not the face. This one was resting on green leaves at Hofsnäs in Tranemo Municipality when I photographed it from above. The August afternoon was overcast and about 25°C.