Boloria natazhati explained

Boloria natazhati, the Beringian fritillary, cryptic fritillary or Pleistocene fritillary, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from northwestern Canada as far south as northern British Columbia.

The wingspan is 32–44 mm. The butterfly flies from mid-June to July.[1] It is found in a variety of habitats including screes, slopes, rocky ridges, and cobble beaches.[2]

The larvae possibly feed on Dryas integrifolia. Adults feed on flower nectar from Phlox sibirica and saxifraga species.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/BeringianFritillary_e.php Beringian Fritillary
  2. Web site: NatureServe Explorer 2.0 . 2022-03-20 . explorer.natureserve.org.