Pacific Fritillary
Boloria epithore (W.H. Edwards, 1864)
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Heliconiinae
Identification: Tip of forewing rounded. Upperside bright orange; black markings large on basal half of wing, small on outer half. Underside orange with purple-brown markings; hindwing with postmedian row of dark circles.
Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 1 3/4 inches (3.5 - 4.5 cm).
Life History: Males patrol for females all day in woods and meadows. Overwintering is by fourth-stage caterpillars.
Flight: One flight from May-August.
Caterpillar Hosts: Violets including Viola ocellata, V. sempervirens, and V. glabella.
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Openings in moist forests, wet meadows, streamsides.
Range: Central British Columbia east and south to Alberta and Montana, south along Pacific Coast to central California.
Conservation: Populations in California's Santa Cruz Mountains are limited and may be in jeopardy.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: Inventory and monitor limited populations and propose any necessary conservation actions.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 121 - 144 of 492 verified sightings
Observation date: Jun 19, 2016
Submitted by: dirb72
Region: Hood River County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 20, 2016
Observation date: May 30, 2016
Submitted by: randimal
Region: Union County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 02, 2016
Observation date: May 23, 2016
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: Jun 01, 2016
Observation date: Jun 25, 2015
Submitted by: pdxgene711
Region: Lincoln County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 26, 2015
Observation date: Jun 22, 2015
Submitted by: pdxgene711
Region: Hood River County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 23, 2015
Observation date: Jul 13, 2014
Submitted by: badyak
Region: Klamath County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Aug 19, 2014
Observation date: Jul 15, 2010
Submitted by: shastamax
Region: Siskiyou County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Aug 13, 2014
Observation date: Jun 22, 2014
Submitted by: DianaB
Region: Benton County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 23, 2014
Observation date: Jun 10, 2014
Submitted by: Pdxgene
Region: Marion County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 14, 2014
Observation date: Aug 06, 2012
Submitted by: lindyllll
Region: Klamath County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Oct 08, 2013
Observation date: Jul 29, 2013
Submitted by: jamesheintz1
Region: Skagit County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 10, 2013
Observation date: Jul 06, 2013
Submitted by: John Barry
Region: Skamania County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 12, 2013
Observation date: Jul 01, 2012
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Region: Benton County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: danaross
Verified date: Apr 30, 2013
Observation date: Jul 10, 2010
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Region: Tillamook County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: danaross
Verified date: Apr 30, 2013
Observation date: Aug 09, 2011
Submitted by: snowcat
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Mar 08, 2013
Observation date: Jul 01, 1985
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Carson City County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jun 12, 1997
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Ray Stanford)
Region: Douglas County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jul 01, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 02, 2012
Observation date: Jul 19, 2008
Submitted by: plex1ppus
Region: Glacier County, Montana, United States
Verified by: stevekohler
Verified date: Oct 02, 2011
Observation date: Aug 02, 2011
Submitted by: Jdammarell
Region: Spokane County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 19, 2011
Observation date: Jul 19, 2005
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (William Bouton)
Region: Tuolumne County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 27, 2009
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (John Lane)
Region: Sierra County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 14, 1975
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Jim Brock)
Region: Tulare County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 04, 2008
Submitted by: plex1ppus (plex1ppus)
Region: Spokane County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Mar 08, 2011
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