Category: Diapause

  • Great Spangled Fritillary

    Great Spangled Fritillary

    One of many species of Fritillary that depend on native violets as their host plant, Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele). They’re seen in the central and northern United States and southern Canada sporting a wingspan of about three inches. Many adult butterflies have a very short life. In contrast, adult Great Spangled Fritillaries live from…