Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464
Boloria selene
This record describes Boloria selene (species). Recorded family: Nymphalidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dorsal, orange with black markings, consistant with other lesser fritillaries. Ventral, silver border along both outer wing margins, and HW basal spot is white with a black center spot. Populations have been declining in most areas, because they aren't able to adapt very well to changing habitats.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
- Subfamily
- Heliconiinae
- Tribe
- Argynnini
- Genus
- Boloria (Lesser Fritillaries)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Marshes, bogs, and sedge meadows. Nectars in adjacent fields.
Geographic Range
Throughout Canada and the northern U.S. extending southward along the Rockies, and Appalachians. Found throughout north central Eurasia.
Seasonal Activity
In north and at higher elevations, one brood, flying mostly in June. At lowest elevations and southward, May to October with two or perhaps three broods. Overwintering as caterpillars.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Violets
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Boloria selene. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , David Ferguson , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464
What is Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464?
Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464 (Boloria selene) is a species in the family Nymphalidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464?
35-54mm averaging 40mm wingspan
How do you identify Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464?
Dorsal, orange with black markings, consistant with other lesser fritillaries. Ventral, silver border along both outer wing margins, and HW basal spot is white with a black center spot.
Where is Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Marshes, bogs, and sedge meadows. Nectars in adjacent fields. |
| Range | Throughout Canada and the northern U.S. extending southward along the Rockies, and Appalachians. Found throughout north central Eurasia. |
What does Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464 eat?
The diet of the Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464 includes Violets.
When is Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464 active?
Silver-bordered Fritillary - Hodges#4464: seasonal activity - In north and at higher elevations, one brood, flying mostly in June. At lowest elevations and southward, May to October with two or perhaps three broods. Overwintering as caterpillars..