Speyeria mormonia luski
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1913)
Speyeria mormonia luski 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 characteristic close relationship with violet plants typical of greater fritillaries.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Speyeria mormonia luski: /ˈspaɪəriə mɔːrˈmoʊniə ˈlʌski/
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Distribution
Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
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