Frigga Fritillary
Common NameFrigga Fritillary
Scientific NameBoloria frigga
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsorange, black, brown
HabitatTundra, bogs, fens, wet meadows, open coniferous forests
Geographic RangeNorthern North America (Alaska, Canada, northern US states), northern Eurasia
Host PlantsVaccinium oxycoccos, Vaccinium vitis-idaea, Andromeda polifolia, Rubus chamaemorus
Flight PeriodLate May to early August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on bog plants, overwinter as partially grown larvae, and pupate in the spring. It is univoltine, producing one generation per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its strong black markings on the orange dorsal wings. The underside hindwing, though not visible here, typically features a distinctive pattern of reddish-brown and yellowish-white patches with a row of submarginal dark spots.
Description
A medium-sized fritillary with bright orange wings heavily marked with a bold black checkered pattern and distinct black spots, and a dark, hairy body.
