Checkerspots

Euphydryas

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euphydryas: /juːˈfaɪdrɪəs/

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Euphydryas chalcedona 297575988 by Alicia Di Rado. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
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Summary

Euphydryas is a genus of Nymphalidae butterflies known as Checkerspots, characterized by their distinct patterns and wide distribution in the holarctic region.

Habitat

Widespread holarctic regions, often found in meadows, open woodlands, and areas with specific host plants.

Distribution

Primarily found across North America and parts of Europe and Asia.

Diet

Larvae feed on plants from families Scrophulariaceae, Valerianaceae, Plantaginaceae, Caprifoliaceae, and others; adults typically feed on nectar from flowers.

Evolution

Euphydryas butterflies are part of the Nymphalidae family and the Melitaeini tribe, indicating a complex evolutionary background with significant phylogenetic relationships explored in scientific literature.

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Tags

  • Euphydryas
  • Checkerspots
  • Nymphalidae
  • butterflies
  • holarctic