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Butterflies
Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma)
A medium sized, orange butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies)
The Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma) is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan reaching 35–50 millimetres. The upper side of the wings is a bright orange-brown with dark brown/black markings which are quite variable. It is easy to confuse this butterfly with the Glanville Fritillary.
Months seen on Corfu
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Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather
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