Ellie , it is a Fritillary, I believe. I don't have my glasses on..but I'm purdy sure...

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I want to see the pattern on the back of that one Max. I don't think it's the same one. Put your glasses on bucko and take another look at it and tell me again. I is purdy, isn't it???.....Ellie

Great pics Ellie! Love the yellow butterfly weed. I see your butterfly bushes are blooming....mine aren't yet. I have seen those kind of butterflies before...sure are purdy!
Nancy

Ellie,
Take a look at this page - it shows your butterfly
http://www.cirrusimage.com/butterfly_great_spangled_fritillary.htm
Tammy

Thanks all and my apologies to you max. I guess you don't need your glasses after all.

I appreciate the link, Tammy...Thanks..Ellie