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.
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
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- UC Davis Seminar: 'Insect Conservation in an Uncertain Future' | Bug Squad
- 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
- USPS Issues Butterfly Postage Stamp