Coronis fritillary
Speyeria coronis
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CA: Threatened, CA Special Concern
California state listed as Threatened; Species of Special Concern
Large orange fritillary with black spots and silver underwing spots. Caterpillars feed exclusively on native violets; adults nectar on thistles and buckwheats in coastal grasslands and chaparral.
Plants that support Coronis fritillary
1 plants
Goose-foot Yellow Violet
Viola purpurea subsp. quercetorum
perennial herb
Primary violet host for larvae in California oak communities
Bay Area native