Speyeria cybele carpenteri

(Edwards, 1876)

Great Spangled Fritillary

Speyeria cybele carpenteri is a of the great spangled fritillary, a large orange and black with a wingspan of 2.25 to 4 inches. are strong, fast flyers that nectar on a wide range of flowers including milkweeds, thistles, and ironweed. This subspecies is found in northern North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada, as well as Vermont in the United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Speyeria cybele carpenteri: //spaɪˈɪəriə sɪˈbiːliː ˈkɑːrpəntɛri//

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Distribution

Northern North America including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada, and Vermont in the United States.

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