Directory of Heliconiinae Resources

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This subfamily of butterflies includes heliconians and fritillaries.

Resources in This Category

• Arctic Fritillary (Boloria chariclea)

  http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Boloria-chariclea
  Species account describes the life history, flight period, caterpillar hosts, adult food, and habitat of this species. Distribution map and photo provided.

• Atlantis Fritillary (Speyeria atlantis atlantis)

  http://vireos.com/atlantisfrit.html
  Photos of this species taken in Michigan.

• Behren’s Silverspot (Speyeria zerene behrensii)

  http://www.xerces.org/behrens-silverspot/
  Information on this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats.

• Callippe Silverspot (Speyeria callippe callippe)

  http://www.xerces.org/callippe-silverspot/
  Information on this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats.

• Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana)

  http://www.xerces.org/diana-fritillary/
  Information on this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats.

• General Information on Heliconius Butterflies

  http://www.ucl.ac.uk/taxome/jim/helicinf.htm
  Provides references and web resources.

• Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele)

  http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/expositions-exhibitions/mariposa/index.php/galerie-gallery/nenb-nsnb/couleurs-colour/84/en
  Physical description, range, abundance in Canada, flight period, and life cycle. Includes photos.

• Heliconius Butterflies

  http://helicons.chez-alice.fr/sommairebis.htm
  Checklist of Longwing butterflies of the Neotropics. Some photos included.

• Heliconius Butterfly Photo Gallery

  http://www.heliconius.co.uk/photos.htm
  Some colorful photographs from a breeder in the UK.

• Heliconius Homepage

  http://www.heliconius.org/
  Site for scientists studying the ecology and evolution of butterflies in the genus Heliconius. Includes genetics database and links to related resources.

• Heliconius Postman and Rayed Mimicry Rings

  http://www.ucl.ac.uk/taxome/jim/Mim/helicon.htm
  Photographs of Mullerian mimicry in Heliconius species in Peru.

• Meadow Fritillary (Boloria bellona)

  http://imnh.isu.edu/digitalatlas/bio/insects/butrfly/famnymph/bobef.htm
  Photo, physical description, range, habitat, ecology, and reproduction.

• Regal Fritillary (Speyeria idalia)

  http://www.gpnc.org/regal.htm
  Photo of male and female, distinguishing characteristics, range, behavior, and cause of decline.

• Silver-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene)

  http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Boloria-selene
  Photos, distribution map, and facts about the life history and ecology of this species.

• Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)

  http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Euptoieta-claudia
  Physical traits, life history, flight period, diet, and habitat. Includes photos and range map.

 

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