Alaskan Fritillary
Common NameAlaskan Fritillary
Scientific NameBoloria alaskensis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatTundra, bogs, wet meadows, open subarctic forests
Geographic RangeAlaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, northern British Columbia, northern Canada, and across northern Eurasia
Host PlantsViola palustris, Viola epipsila, other Viola species
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on or near violet host plants. Larvae feed on violet leaves, typically overwinter, and pupate in the spring, with adults emerging in early to mid-summer.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive orange and black checkered pattern on the upperside, and its preference for wet, boggy, or tundra habitats in arctic and subarctic regions.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly featuring bright orange wings extensively marked with black spots and wavy lines, and a dark, hairy body.
