Minnesota Seasons - Aphrodite fritillary


Aphrodite fritillary		No Image Available
Speyeria aphrodite

Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
Superfamily	Papilionoidea (Butterflies [excluding skippers])
Family	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Subfamily	Heliconiinae (Longwings)
Status	Uncommon
Flight	One brood; late June to early September
Habitat	Moist prairies, woods

Identification

Larval Food	Violet leaves

Adult Food	Nectar of violet, thistle, knapweed, milkweed, hawkweed, and other large flowers.

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Range

Sightings	Hayes Lake State Park	Oronoco Prairie SNA

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Common Names	Aphrodite fritillary