OTHER NAMES: Edwards' Fritillary
Latin Etymology: Speyeria (for lepidopterist Speyer)
Adult Edward's Fritillary (Argynnis edwardsii) at Montana, USA - July 2024
Featured Subspecies: N/A
Wingspan: 6.0-8.6cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A large fritillary found on short grass prarie along the Wester Rockies. Their host plants are species of violet. Their flight time is May to early September, having only one brood per year.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Speyeria
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED STATES - Found on the plains, from Montana to Colorado
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: Seen in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and Alaska
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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