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Euphydryas editha editha

Euphydryas editha editha

Classification

Class
Insecta

Edith's checkerspot (Euphydryas editha) is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is a resident species of western North America and among the subspecies, entomologists have long been intrigued by their many phenotypic variations in coloration, wing length, and overall body size. Most populations are monophagous and rely on plants including Plantago erecta, Pedicularis semibarbata, Collinsia torreyi and Orthocarpus densiflorus as their host species in developing from eggs through to larvae, pupae, and mature butterflies.

Distribution

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