Speyeria callippe gallatini
McDunnough, 1929
Speyeria callippe gallatini is a of fritillary in the Nymphalidae. The is currently recognized as a synonym of Speyeria nevadensis. It was described by McDunnough in 1929. No specific biological information for this subspecies is documented in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Speyeria callippe gallatini: /ˌspaɪˈɪəriə ˈkælɪpeɪ ˌɡælæˈtaɪnaɪ/
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Taxonomic Status
According to GBIF , Speyeria callippe gallatini (McDunnough, 1929) is currently treated as a synonym of Speyeria nevadensis. The name was originally described as a of Speyeria callippe but has since been reclassified.
Related Research Context
While no direct studies exist on S. callippe gallatini, research on congeneric Speyeria cybele and Speyeria atlantis has demonstrated that greater fritillary butterflies rely primarily on visual perception for navigation to suitable patches. Flash-blinded individuals showed dramatically reduced success rates in locating target islands even at close distances, indicating vision is the sense for habitat detection during interpatch movements.
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