Great Spangled Fritillary
Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele). July 31, Tuolumne Co., CA
A female Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele). July 31, Tuolumne Co., CA
A male Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) on Butterfly Milkweed. June 14, Marion Co., TN
A female Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele). June 11, Morris Co., NJ
A Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) on Butterfly Milkweed. July 6, Westchester Co., NY
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Description
Found from coast to coast, this species is far more common in the East, where it is the most widespread and common greater fritillary. Look for the wide, cream-colored, post-median band on the underside of the hindwing to distinguish this species from close relatives.
Habitat
Meadows, grasslands, fields, large woodland openings and suburbia.
Flight Period
Mainly June-Sept.
Caterpillar Foodplants
Violets (Viola).
Scientific Information
Scientific Name - Speyeria cybele
