Edward's Fritillary
 
Location: West Butte, Sweetgrass Hills, Mont.
Date: June 20, 1980		                
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Edward's Fritillary - female ventral
Common Name:  Edward's Fritillary

Latin Name:  Speyeria edwardsii Reakirt 1866
                        (N. Kondla, det.)

Wingspan:  60 - 70  mm

Range:  Southern quarter of Alberta

Habitat:  Riparian forests, meadows and clearings.

Time of year seen:  June to September

Preferred Flowers: Alfalfa

Caterpillar's Diet: Violets

Other: 

Photo courtesy N. Kondla ©1980.
           
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