Epithore Fritillary
Boloria epithore
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Small, orange-brown fritillary with dark checkered markings and metallic spots beneath wings. Prefers Bay Area meadows and open spaces; caterpillars feed on native violets, supporting ecosystem diversity.
Plants that support Epithore Fritillary
5 plants
Blue Violet
Viola adunca
perennial herb
Larval host plant in alpine and subalpine zones
Bay Area native
Douglas Iris
Iris douglasiana
perennial herb
Spring bloom nectar source Mar-May in coastal scrub habitat
Bay Area native
Evergreen Violet
Viola sempervirens
perennial herb
Larvae feed on violet foliage in early spring after overwintering
Bay Area native
Pioneer Violet
Viola glabella
perennial herb
Larvae feed on viola leaves in early spring after snowmelt in montane habitats
Bay Area native
Woodland Madia
Anisocarpus madioides
perennial herb
larval host plant for spring broods
Bay Area native