Thistle Fritillary, Pt. 2 - _TNY_7206

The silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is, like most butterflies really, really fond of the thistles.

 

I suppose that when you don't have to worry about the prickly leaves and can land directly on the pretty and obviously well-tasting flower up top it kind of changes things.

 

Part 1, more from the side, here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/50226030672/

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