Speyeria callippe macaria

(Edwards, 1877)

Speyeria callippe macaria is a of the callippe fritillary , a member of the Nymphalidae . This subspecies was named in honor of California lepidopterist Charles "Chuck" Hageman, who conducted extensive field research on California butterflies. The is part of the Speyeria , commonly known as greater fritillaries, which are characterized by their close ecological relationship with violet plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Speyeria callippe macaria: //ˈspaɪəriə kəˈlɪpi məˈkɛəriə//

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Distribution

North America; recorded in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada. The is associated with northern California and Sierra Nevada mountain regions based on the honoree's collection history.

Human Relevance

Named in honor of Charles "Chuck" Hageman (1945–2021) of Yuba City, California, a prominent lepidopterist with one of the largest private collections of Northern California butterflies in North America. Specimens are deposited at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, UC Davis Bohart Museum, and McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the University of Florida.

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