Boloria epithore
Encyclopedia
The Pacific Fritillary (Boloria epithore) is a butterfly
of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in western North America
from California
to British Columbia
and Alberta
.
The wingspan
is 34–44 mm. The butterfly flies from June to July.
The larvae probably feed on Viola spp.
Butterfly
A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...
of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in western North America
North America
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from California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
to British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
and Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
.
The wingspan
Wingspan
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is 34–44 mm. The butterfly flies from June to July.
The larvae probably feed on Viola spp.
Subspecies
The following subspecies are recognised:- B. e. chermocki E.M. Perkins & S.F. Perkins, 1966 (Oregon)
- B. e. epithore (W.H. Edwards, 1864) (California)
- B. e. sierra E.M. Perkins, 1973 (California)
- B. e. uslui Koçak, 1984 (British Columbia)
External links
- Pacific Fritillary, Butterflies and Moths of North America