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Zerene Fritillary

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Zerene Fritillary

Speyeria zerene

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Federal: Threatened, CA: Threatened

Zerene Fritillary; multiple subspecies of concern including S. z. hippolyta (ESA listed 1992)

Plants that support Zerene Fritillary

3 plants

Blue Violet

Viola adunca

critical

perennial herb

Spring larval development on Viola adunca

Bay Area native

Coyote Mint

Monardella villosa

moderate

shrub

Mid to late summer blooms; adult foraging Jun-Sep

Bay Area native

Goose-foot Yellow Violet

Viola purpurea subsp. quercetorum

critical

perennial herb

Host plant for larval development in oak woodland habitats

Bay Area native