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One of the most widespread of the Canadian Greater Fritillaries, the Great Spangled Fritillary can be found in Algonquin Highlands in wet, open meadows and woodlands. Its wingspan can range from 6.2 to 8.8 cm. The upperside is tan to orange-brown and marked with little black scales. The underside is paler with dark brown to black markings and a few silver spots. The hind wings have a light band that separates to outermost rows of silver circles.
In wet, open woods and pastures or meadows, this very fast and active flyer can be found feeding on a wide variety of flowers, such as Dogbane, Ironweed, Milkweed, Purple Coneflower and Thistles.
There is one brood from mid-June to mid-September. Females lay their eggs in late summer on or near Violets. The caterpillar is the velvety black colour and several rows of red-orange or black spines. The larvae feeds on Violet foliage.
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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY
Speyeria cybele
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