Boloria chariclea grandis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1916)
Purple Lesser Fritillary
Boloria chariclea grandis is a of fritillary in the Nymphalidae. It is currently classified under the Boloria, though some sources place it in the genus Clossiana. The subspecies is recognized as a synonym in some taxonomic databases. It belongs to a group of butterflies commonly known as lesser fritillaries, which are typically associated with northern and montane .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Boloria chariclea grandis: /boˈloː.ri.aː kʰaˈri.klɛa ˈɡran.dɪs/
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Taxonomic Note
This has undergone multiple taxonomic reassignments. Originally described as Brenthis chariclea grandis by Barnes & McDunnough in 1916, it has been placed in Brenthis, Boloria, and Clossiana by different authorities. GBIF currently treats Boloria chariclea grandis as a synonym of Clossiana chariclea, reflecting ongoing taxonomic debate regarding the generic placement of this group. The preferred 'Purple Lesser Fritillary' is used on iNaturalist.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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