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Aphrodite fritillary |
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Speyeria aphrodite |
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| Taxonomy | Order: |
Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) |
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Suborder: |
Glossata |
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Infraorder: |
Neolepidoptera |
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Parvorder: |
Heteroneura |
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Ditrysia |
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Obtectomera |
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Superfamily: |
Papilionoidea (butterflies [excluding skippers]) |
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Family: |
Nymphalidae |
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Subfamily: |
Heliconiinae (longwings, fritillaries and silverspots) |
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Tribe: |
Argynnini |
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| Status | Uncommon |
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| Flight/Season | One brood; late June to early September |
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| Habitat | Moist prairies, woods |
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| Larval Food | Violet leaves |
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| Adult Food | Nectar of violet, thistle, knapweed, milkweed, hawkweed, and other large flowers. |
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| Comments | Subspecies |
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| Synonyms | Speyeris aphrodite |
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| Common Names |
Aphrodite fritillary |
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