Hydaspe Fritillary
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Description
The wine-colored hindwing disk below separates this northwestern greater fritillary from all but some populations of Zerene Fritillary. The prominent underside hindwing spots are, unlike most great fritillaries, unsilvered in most populations.
Habitat
Openings in and along the edges of coniferous forests and, sometimes, aspen woods.
Flight Period
June-Septemeber.
Caterpillar Foodplants
Violets (Viola).
Scientific Information
