Boloria natazhati
species of butterfly
Boloria natazhati, the Beringian fritillary, cryptic fritillary or Pleistocene fritillary, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from northwestern Canada as far south as northern British Columbia.
The wingspan is 32–44 mm. The butterfly flies from mid-June to July. It is found in a variety of habitats including screes, slopes, rocky ridges, and cobble beaches.
The larvae possibly feed on Dryas integrifolia. Adults feed on flower nectar from Phlox sibirica and saxifraga species.
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