Speyeria mormonia opis

(Edwards, 1874)

Mormon Fritillary

Speyeria mormonia opis is a of the Mormon fritillary , recognized by GBIF and Catalogue of Life as an accepted . It belongs to the Speyeria, commonly known as the greater fritillaries. The subspecies is present in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the Nymphalidae , it shares traits with other fritillaries including a close larval association with violet plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Speyeria mormonia opis: //spɛˈjɛriə mɔrˈmoʊniə ˈoʊpɪs//

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Distribution

Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.

Host Associations

Violets - larval Based on -level traits of Speyeria; specific plants for this not documented in provided sources.

Similar Taxa

Speyeria cybeleBoth are large fritillary butterflies in the Speyeria with similar wing patterns and violet plant associations. S. cybele is larger (wingspan 2.25–4 inches) and more widely distributed across northern North America.
Speyeria atlantisCongeneric fritillary with overlapping range in Canada. Both have been studied for visual navigation abilities to locate patches.

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Taxonomic Note

This was described by Edwards in 1874. The Speyeria has undergone taxonomic revision, with some authorities previously placing these in the genus .

Research Context

While specific studies on S. m. opis are not documented in the provided sources, congeneric Speyeria cybele and S. atlantis have been subjects of navigation research demonstrating primary reliance on visual cues for location.