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Nokomis/Silverspot Butterfly
Speyeria nokomis nokomis
Other common names: Nokomis Fritillary
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G3T1
State (S-rank): S1
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Species range
Not well defined for Utah, most likely Uintah and Duschesne County (Ferris and Fisher 1971).
Habitat
This species is found in wet alpine meadows, seeps or sloughs at lower elevations with willows, violets, and a constant flow of water (Ferris and Brown 1981). Some authors suggest that violets are the most important aspect of habitat (Ferris and Fisher 1971).
Food habits
Larvae feed on violets (VIOLA NEPHROPHYLLA).
Ecology
Adults fly in late August to mid September.
