Regal Fritillary, Extinct in Mass

[Niklas Wahlberg]

check out
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/lepid/bflyusa/bflyusa.htm

and especially

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/lepid/bflyusa/ma/80.htm

An excellent site for North American butterflies!
Cheers,
Niklas

NewtChris wrote:
> 
> I recently heard that the Regal Fritillary has just been removed from the Mass.
> endangered species list.  Saddly due to extinction in the area.
> 
> I have been unable to find any pictures of this butterfly and any details as to
> why it has dwindled to extinction or why it has been usuccessfully raised in
> captivity.  I remember raising Great Spangled Fritillaries as a kid.  I assume
> they are different species, but come to think of it, I haven't seen any Great
> Spangles around either.  Is there a dwindling of this family in general?
> 
> Would love to hear any information about these developments from anyone who
> knows any details. I'd esp like to find a photo of the Regal Fritillary. I
> can't seem to find any in the field guides I currently own.
> 
> Chris

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