Boloria alaskensis

(Holland, 1900)

Alaskan Fritillary, Mountain Fritillary

Boloria alaskensis is a fritillary in the , described by William Jacob Holland in 1900. It occurs in North America and North European Russia. The is very similar to Boloria pales, requiring careful identification. Two are recognized: B. a. alaskensis and B. a. halli. The feed on specific plants in the Polygonum.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Boloria alaskensis: //bəˈlɔːriə əˌlæˈskɛnsɪs//

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Identification

Very similar to Boloria pales; precise distinguishing characters require expert examination. The MONA or Hodges number is 4462.

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Distribution

North America and North European Russia.

Diet

feed on false bistort (Polygonum bistortoides) and alpine smartweed (Polygonum viviparum).

Host Associations

  • Polygonum bistortoides - larval false bistort
  • Polygonum viviparum - larval alpine smartweed

Similar Taxa

  • Boloria palesExtremely similar in appearance; requires careful examination to distinguish

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Boloria alaskensis alaskensis (W. Holland, 1900) and Boloria alaskensis halli Klots, 1940.

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