Boloria alberta
species of insect
Boloria alberta, the Alberta fritillary, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in the North American Rocky Mountains of British Columbia and Alberta and in northern Montana.
Wingspan and coloration
The wingspan is 35–45 mm (1.4–1.8 in). The butterfly flies from July to early August. Male Alberta fritillary are dull orange and females are pale orange and grey brown. Their markings are blurred.
Feeding and habitats
The larvae feed on mountain avens (Dryas octopetala). Its habitats include alpine ridges, tundra, and windswept scree slopes.
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