| Occurrence | Virtually absent from Cape and Islands - resident |
| Abundance | Fairly common to common; maximum 93 |
| Flight Period | June 13 - October 8 (mainly late June to early September) |
| Notes | Loves Buddleia in the garden and milkweeds in the wild |
| Overwintering | Unfed 1st instar - Larva |
| More info |
Massachusetts Butterfly Atlas Website |
| More info |
Butterflies of Massachusetts Website |
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Great Spangled Fritillary - Speyeria cybele

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/3/2002
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