description Aphrodite Fritillary Overview
The Aphrodite Fritillary (Speyeria aphrodite) is a North American brush-footed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It has orange-brown upper wings with dark markings and occupies prairies, fields, open woods, brushlands, bogs, and mountain meadows across much of Canada and the United States. Its caterpillars feed on violets, while adults visit flowers for nectar, including milkweed.
help Aphrodite Fritillary FAQ
Where can I find the Aphrodite Fritillary?
The Aphrodite Fritillary, Speyeria aphrodite, occurs across much of Canada and the United States. It uses prairies, fields, open woods, brushlands, bogs, and mountain meadows.
How do I identify an Aphrodite Fritillary?
Adults have orange-brown upper wings marked with dark spots and lines. It is a large brush-footed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.
What plants do Aphrodite Fritillary caterpillars eat?
Like other Speyeria fritillaries, its caterpillars are associated with violets, especially plants in the genus Viola. Adults visit flowers for nectar in open habitats.
Is the Aphrodite Fritillary a North American butterfly?
Yes. Speyeria aphrodite is native to North America, with a range extending through large parts of Canada and the United States.
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