Hydaspe Fritillary
Speyeria hydaspe
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CA Special Concern
California Species of Special Concern
Large orange fritillary with dark spots and silvery hindwing spots. Bay Area native; caterpillars feed on native violets; important for ecosystem diversity.
Plants that support Hydaspe Fritillary
4 plants
Blue Violet
Viola adunca
perennial herb
Early spring larval development on violet foliage
Bay Area native
Evergreen Violet
Viola sempervirens
perennial herb
Early instar larvae utilize violet leaves as primary host plant food source
Bay Area native
Goose-foot Yellow Violet
Viola purpurea subsp. quercetorum
perennial herb
Larval host in oak-dominated habitats
Bay Area native
Pioneer Violet
Viola glabella
perennial herb
Primary larval host plant; caterpillars feed on viola leaves in spring
Bay Area native