Speyeria callippe calgariana
(McDunnough, 1924)
Callippe Fritillary
Speyeria callippe calgariana is a of fritillary in the Nymphalidae. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Speyeria nevadensis. The subspecies was described by McDunnough in 1924. Like other Speyeria , it belongs to a characterized by close ecological relationships with violet plants and distinctive orange and black wing patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Speyeria callippe calgariana: //spəˈjɛriə kəˈlɪpi kælˌɡɛəriˈænə//
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Host Associations
- Violets (Viola spp.) - larval plantBased on -level trait; specific associations for this not documented
Similar Taxa
- Speyeria callippe hagemaniNamed in honor of collector Chuck Hageman; another of S. callippe from Northern California
More Details
Taxonomic Status
GBIF lists Speyeria callippe calgariana as a synonym of Speyeria nevadensis. The was originally described by McDunnough in 1924.
Related Conservation Work
Research on Speyeria navigation (including S. cybele and S. atlantis) has demonstrated that visual perception is the primary sense used for detection, with flash-blinded butterflies showing dramatically reduced navigation success even to nearby habitat patches.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Bohart Museum Butterfly Donor Chuck Hageman Leaves a Lasting Legacy | Bug Squad
- UC Davis Seminar: 'Insect Conservation in an Uncertain Future' | Bug Squad
- Two other orange and black butterflies: Variegated fritillary, Euptoieta claudia, and great spangled fritillary, Speyeria cybele — Bug of the Week
- Speyeria atlantis Archives - Entomology Today
- The Eyes Have It: How Butterflies Navigate to Suitable Habitat
- USPS Issues Butterfly Postage Stamp