Euphydryas gillettii
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| Species: | E. gillettii
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| Euphydryas gillettii (Barnes, 1897)
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Euphydryas gillettii, or Gillette's checkerspot, is a species of butterfly, common in western North America from British Columbia to Oregon and from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The wingspan is 36–45 mm (1.4–1.8 in).[1] The species was first described by William Barnes in 1897.
Adults fly from mid-June to early August in Alberta.[1] Its habitats include valleys, glades, open wooded areas in mountains, and streams.[2]
Caterpillars feed on bracted honeysuckle (Lonicera involucrata).[1] Adults feed on nectar from a variety of flowers including wild geranium and yellow composites.[2]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c Gillette's Checkerspot, Butterflies of Canada
- ^ a b "Euphydryas gillettii". explorer.natureserve.org.
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