Speyeria hesperis tetonia
Passos & Grey, 1945
Speyeria hesperis tetonia is a of fritillary in the Nymphalidae. It was described by Passos and Grey in 1945. The is currently listed as a synonym of Speyeria atlantis in GBIF, indicating taxonomic uncertainty or reclassification. Like other Speyeria , it belongs to a of greater fritillaries found across North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Speyeria hesperis tetonia: /ˈspaɪəriə ˈhɛs.pərɪs tɛˈtoʊniə/
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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