Speyeria mormonia eurynome

(Edwards, 1872)

Speyeria mormonia eurynome is a of Mormon fritillary in the Nymphalidae. It occurs in the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the Speyeria , it shares the group's characteristic dependence on violet plants (Violaceae) as larval . The subspecies was described by Edwards in 1872.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Speyeria mormonia eurynome: /ˈspaɪəriə mɔrˈmoʊniə jʊˈrɪnoʊmi/

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Distribution

Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada.

Host Associations

Violet - larval Speyeria have obligate relationships with violet plants (Violaceae); specific records for this are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Speyeria cybeleBoth are large orange and black fritillary butterflies in the same ; S. cybele is larger (wingspan 2.25–4 inches) and more widely distributed across northern North America, while S. mormonia eurynome is restricted to prairie Canada.
Speyeria atlantisBoth are Speyeria fritillaries with similar coloration; S. atlantis has been studied for visual navigation abilities and occurs in different geographic regions.

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Research context

While specific studies on S. mormonia eurynome navigation have not been documented, research on congeneric Speyeria cybele and Speyeria atlantis has demonstrated that visual perception is the primary sense used for navigation in this .