Western Regal Fritillary
Western Regal Fritillary
Seasonal Restriction Dates:
- N/A
Restriction Notes:
- Any of the following located within the project footprint: presence of Viola sp., presence of native grassland, or presence of flowering nectar plants.
Photo Credit: USFWS
Short Description from US Fish & Wildlife Services:
The Western Regal Fritillary (Argynnis idalia occidentalis) is is a brush-footed butterfly with large, orange and black wings. It is known for its bold coloring and a symbol for prairie restoration. Its name comes from a Latin word meaning "dice box," probably for the checkered pattern on its wings. This pollinator is found in remnant tall-grass prairies from the Great Plains eastward where they sip nectar from milkweed and more.
Natural Habitat:
Areas with flowering nectar plants (adults), violets (larvae), and native tall-grass prairie.
