Speyeria mormonia artonis

(Edwards, 1882)

Speyeria mormonia artonis is a of Mormon fritillary in the Nymphalidae. It is found in the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other Speyeria , it is closely associated with violet plants for larval development. The subspecies was described by Edwards in 1882.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Speyeria mormonia artonis: //spaɪˈɪəriə mɔrˈmoʊniə ɑrˈtoʊnɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Host Associations

  • Viola - LARVAL_HOSTInferred from -level association; Speyeria are obligate associates of violets for larval development

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