Speyeria hesperis lurana
Passos & Grey, 1945
Speyeria hesperis lurana is a of the northwestern fritillary described by Passos and Grey in 1945. It belongs to the Speyeria, commonly known as the greater fritillaries, which are medium to large orange and black butterflies distributed across North America. The subspecific status indicates it represents a geographically isolated with distinguishing characteristics from the nominate subspecies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Speyeria hesperis lurana: //spɛˈjɛːr.i.ə ˈhɛs.pɛ.rɪs lʊˈɹeɪ.nə//
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Taxonomic Status
According to GBIF, Speyeria hesperis lurana Passos & Grey, 1945 is currently treated as a synonym of Speyeria atlantis. The taxonomic relationship between S. hesperis and S. atlantis has been subject to revision, with some authorities treating them as distinct and others as .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- UC Davis Seminar: 'Insect Conservation in an Uncertain Future' | Bug Squad
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Bohart Museum Butterfly Donor Chuck Hageman Leaves a Lasting Legacy | 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