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Argynnis paphia (Linnaeus, 1758)
Nomenclature
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Family: NymphalidaeGenus: Argynnis
Species:
Argynnis paphia (Linnaeus, 1758)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Pafia
Vernacular name:
Silver-washed Fritillary
Language:
Italian
Language:
English
SUMMARY
The courtship flight of this butterfly is one of the most spectacular of all the British species. The female flies in a straight line while the male continuously loops under, in front and then over the top of the female. With the courtship flight over, the pair lands on a convenient platform where the male showers the female in scent scales. The male then draws the female’s antennae over the sex brand and mating subsequently takes place. (http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species=paphia)