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.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- UC Davis Seminar: 'Insect Conservation in an Uncertain Future' | Bug Squad
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Two other orange and black butterflies: Variegated fritillary, Euptoieta claudia, and great spangled fritillary, Speyeria cybele — Bug of the Week
- The Eyes Have It: How Butterflies Navigate to Suitable Habitat
- USPS Issues Butterfly Postage Stamp
- Archive — Bug of the Week