The Aphrodite Fritillary is a large, rich orange fritillary of eastern and mountain forests, closely resembling the Great Spangled Fritillary but with a narrow brown border to the hindwing disc below and a smaller overall size. It prefers cooler, more forested habitats than its close relatives. Adults gather in large numbers on milkweed and thistle flowers.
Best time to see a Aphrodite Fritillary
The best time to see a Aphrodite Fritillary is June–July, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,455 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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