Diana Fritillary Argynnis diana

Named after the Roman goddess of the hunt, these fritillaries belong to Nymphalidae—a family of medium to large butterflies that command attention with their bold looks. Fritillaries are instantly recognizable by their intricate wing patterns and bold orange-and-black coloring that mark them as aristocrats of butterfly watching. These sun-loving insects are most active and visible on warm days, often basking with wings spread to display their elaborate geometric patterns. Naturalists have celebrated their beauty for centuries.