Similar Species
Similar species in the Meadow Fritillary's range include the Silver-bordered Fritillary, (Boloria selene), the Bog Fritillary, (Boloria eunomia), and the Purplish Fritillary, (Boloria chariclea).
The Silver-bordered Fritillary has rounder wings than the Meadow Fritillary, has a dark hind wing margin border, and has silver spots on the underside of the hind wing.
The Bog Fritillary is a bit smaller than the Meadow Fritillary, its wing bases are hairy, and on the underside of the hind wing are a series of bands and patches which are rust-red, yellow, and white.
The Purplish Fritillary is also a bit smaller than the Meadow Fritillary, and the underside of the hind wings are a deep, rusty red.
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