The Meadow Fritillary is a small, energetic orange butterfly with dark checkered patterns and distinctive squarish forewing tips that set it apart from related fritillaries. It is one of the most frequently seen fritillaries in northeastern meadows and can produce two or three broods per season. Adults often rest on vegetation with wings spread flat in the sun.
Best time to see a Meadow Fritillary
The best time to see a Meadow Fritillary is June–August, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,200 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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