Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis, Speyeria coronis)

Widespread in the western US.

Recent publications suggest the genus Speyeria is better treated as a subgenus of Argynnis.


#9836
Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis)
Meadowlark Lake area, Washakie Co., WY
5 July 2024

Dorsal coloration and flattened marginal VHW "trangles" suggest Coronis. The VHW spots are silvered as are the pale patches within the ground color. Thanks to Norbert K. for ID discussions!


#9836
Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis)
Meadowlark Lake area, Washakie Co., WY
5 July 2024

Dofferent angles of same individual as above


#3911
perhaps Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis)
Davis Creek, Bitterroot Valley, Missoula Co., MT
7 Aug 2014

Steve K. suggests that this could be a Coronis Fritillary or a Callippe Fritillary (Argynnis callippe), but it's difficult to tell from photos, and Coronis are rare in Missoula Co.


Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis) Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis)
Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis), female
Roadside 3km SW of Paradise, Mt. Rainier, WA
10 Aug 2004
#1662
Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis), female
Roadside 3km SW of Paradise, Mt. Rainier, WA
10 Aug 2004
#1662

Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis) Coronis Fritillary (Argynnis coronis), female
Roadside 3km SW of Paradise, Mt. Rainier
10 Aug 2004
#1674


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