Nymphalis phalerati, silver spotted fritillary
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Nymphalis phalerati, silver spotted fritillary
An illustration of a Great American silver spotted fritillary butterfly and and may cock or flesh coloured passion flower by John Abbot (1751-1840)
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18th Century Abbot Arthropod Arthropoda Brush Footed Butterfly Butterflies Butterfly Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Four Footed Butterfly Fritillary Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Invertebrata
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This exquisite illustration, created by the skilled hand of John Abbot in the late 18th century, showcases the enchanting encounter between a Great American Silver Spotted Fritillary butterfly (Nymphalis phaleratus) and a May Cock or Flesh-Colored Passion Flower (Passiflora quadrangularis). John Abbot, an English natural history illustrator, masterfully captured the intricate details of both subjects, highlighting their unique beauty and intricacy. The Silver Spotted Fritillary, a member of the Brush-footed Butterfly family (Nymphalidae), is easily identified by its vibrant orange wings adorned with silver spots. This butterfly, which belongs to the order Lepidoptera and the class Insecta, is native to North and Central America. The May Cock Passion Flower, a type of passion flower, is a stunning, exotic flowering plant that is part of the family Passifloraceae, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, and subclass Rosids. This eudicot, angiosperm, is known for its unique and intricate structure, which includes a distinctive arrangement of petals, sepals, and reproductive organs. The Silver Spotted Fritillary is often found in woodland areas, meadows, and gardens, where it feeds on nectar from a variety of flowers. The May Cock Passion Flower, on the other hand, is native to Central America and is known for its medicinal and ornamental properties. This illustration, a beautiful example of 18th century natural history art, not only showcases the captivating beauty of these two subjects but also highlights the intricate connections between different species within the natural world.
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