Boloria selene nebraskensis ( Holland, 1928)
Boloria selene sabulocollis Kohler, 1977 |
| Status: Common very local resident |
| Flight Period(s): Two to three flights occur in Nebraska, with the butterfly having been found from 9 May – 2 September. |
| Range: Found from Alaska and most of Canada south through the northern half of the United States. In Nebraska it is rare or absent south of the Platte River. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Various violets (Viola species) |
| Overwinter: As partially grown caterpillar |
| Commentary/Habitat: This species rarely strays far from its home in wet meadows. When located it is often abundant, especially later in the summer. Nebraska is home to the type localities for two subspecies, nebraskensis – type locality Dodge County, and sabulocollis (Latin for sand hills) – type locality Smith Lake, Sheridan County. |
| Similar Species: Meadow Fritillary |
