Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly (Speyeria cybele)
Butterfly with Orange and Black Wing Patterns
Copyright: Fred Miller
This butterfly is sponsored by Melissa & John Marra (Southeastern Michigan )
This sparkling beauty has the typical orange and black fritillary pattern on the upper side of the wings with the silvery spangled areas on the underside of the wings. It has a wide yellow band between the silver spangles on the underside of the hind wing.
The Great Spangled Fritillary is a medium-sized butterfly that can fly quickly and easily seen while nectaring. They enjoy grassy prairie areas with a water source close, and the caterpillars feed on Violets, so a partially shaded area will benefit this winged beauty.
Closed Wings
Copyright: Fred Miller
Great Spangled Fritillary Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Great Spangled Fritillary: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Great Spangled Fritillary: (What is this?)
Great Spangled Fritillary Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Longwing (Heliconiinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 2 1/2 in. to 3 3/4 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Fields, meadows, roadsides
Similar To: Gulf Fritillary
Great Spangled Fritillary Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
