Speyeria mormonia washingtonia

(Barnes & McDunnough, 1913)

Washington's Fritillary

Speyeria mormonia washingtonia is a of Mormon fritillary in the Nymphalidae. It belongs to a of greater fritillaries known for their close ecological association with violet plants. As a subspecies, it represents a geographically distinct within the broader Speyeria mormonia found in western North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Speyeria mormonia washingtonia: /spaɪˈɪəriə mɔrˈmoʊniə ˌwɔʃɪŋˈtoʊniə/

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Distribution

Recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The epithet "washingtonia" suggests a broader western North American range, though specific boundaries relative to other S. mormonia subspecies are not well documented in the provided sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Speyeria cybeleLarger greater fritillary with similar orange and black wing pattern; distinguished by silvery spots on wing undersides and larger size (wingspan 2.25–4 inches)
  • Speyeria atlantisAnother greater fritillary with comparable preferences and visual navigation ; specific morphological distinctions require close examination

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