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Bog Fritillary
Boloria eunomia (Esper, 1800)
Attributes of Boloria eunomiaFamily: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: Longwings (Heliconiinae) Identification: Upperside orange-brown to tan with dark markings. Underside of hindwing orange with light nonmetallic bands; postmedian row spots are white bordered with black. Life history: Males patrol in wet areas for females. Eggs are laid in groups of 2-4 under host plant leaves, which the caterpillars eat. Third- and fourth-stage caterpillars overwinter. Flight: One brood from June-August. Wing span: 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 inches (3.2 - 4.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Willow (Salix), alpine smartweed (Polygonum viviparum), and violets (Viola). Adult food: Nectar from flowers including Labrador tea and goldenrod. Habitat: Bogs, moist tundra, willow seeps. Range: Alaska and most of Canada south to the bordering United States including northern Maine and the northern Great Lakes region; south in the Rocky Mountains to Colorado. Conservation: Not usually of conservation concern. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Boloria eunomia |
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