Pacific Fritillary
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Pacific Fritillary
boloria epithore
The Pacific Fritillary is a beautiful butterfly that flutters gracefully through meadows and fields. Its colorful wings are decorated with striking orange and black patterns, making it a favorite among nature lovers!
Habitat: Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Appearance
The Pacific Fritillary has bright orange wings adorned with intricate black spots and lines. Its underside is duller, often with subtle silvery spots, distinguishing it from other orange-brown butterflies. This pattern helps it blend into sunny meadows.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusBoloria
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Adult Pacific Fritillaries use their excellent eyesight to spot colorful wildflowers from far away.
Some fritillary butterflies, like this one, have shimmering silver spots on the underside of their wings!
The Pacific Fritillary caterpillar is covered in tiny spines, looking like a miniature spiky monster!
They spend most of their lives as caterpillars, munching on leaves before transforming into butterflies.
Special abilities
Ability
Foot Taste Buds
Pacific Fritillary can taste with its feet because they have chemoreceptors that help them find the best nectar-rich flowers.
Ability
Nectar Siphon
Pacific Fritillary has a long, coiled proboscis that helps it sip sweet nectar from deep inside various flowers.
Ability
Habitat Camouflage
Pacific Fritillary caterpillars can blend into violet plants, helping them hide from hungry birds and other predators.
Ability
Sun-Powered Flight
Pacific Fritillary can warm its body by basking in the sun, which gives it the energy needed for swift flight.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 40-55 mm
- Size
- 15-25 mm
- Lifespan
- 14-30 days
- Flight Speed
- 20-30 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on violet leaves to grow.
Age differences: Larvae eat violet leaves, while adults exclusively drink flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Flower nectar
- Violet leaves
- Thistle nectar
- Aster nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Hooked-spur Violet
Viola adunca
Caterpillars feed on its leaves to grow.
eats
Canada Thistle
Cirsium arvense
Adults sip nectar from its flowers.
eaten by
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Adult butterflies can be prey for birds.
pollinates
Aspen Fleabane
Erigeron speciosus
Adults transfer pollen between flowers.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Pacific Butterfly
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Fritillary's wingspan?
40-55 mm
How big is Pacific Fritillary?
15-25 mm
How long does Pacific Fritillary live?
14-30 days
How fast can Pacific Fritillary fly?
20-30 km/h
What does Pacific Fritillary eat?
Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on violet leaves to grow.
Where is Pacific Fritillary usually found?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
How does Pacific Fritillary hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Pacific Fritillary have?
6
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