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Euphydryas editha : ウィキペディア英語版 | Edith's checkerspot
Edith’s checkerspot, also known as ''Euphydryas editha'', is a species of butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. It is a resident species of western North America and among the subspecies, entomologists have long been intrigued by their many phenotypic variations in coloration, wing length, and overall body size. Most populations are monophagous and rely on plants including ''Plantago erecto'' and ''Orthocarpus densiflorus'' as its host species in developing from eggs through to larvae, pupae, and mature butterflies. Males exhibit polygyny whereas females rarely mate more than once. Males devote most of their attention to mate acquisition, and such mate locating strategies such as hilltopping behavior has developed. Climate change and habitat destruction has impacted certain subspecies. Two subspecies in particular, ''Euphydryas editha quino'' and ''Euphydryas editha bayensis'', are currently under protection via the Endangered Species Act.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://eol.org/pages/2682787/details )〕 ==Description== The Edith's checkerspot can be identified by its wings which are black with red and pale yellow or white bands.〔 It also has a submarginal band that consists of yellow or white spots along with a wide postmedian band that is red.〔 The undersides of the wings consists of alternating bands of yellow-orange and cream.〔 The wingspan is 3.2-5.1 cm.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Euphydryas-editha )〕 However, the subspecies of Edith's checkerspot vary slightly on appearance based on the areas they routinely inhabit. Coastal populations are black with red and cream spots; mountain populations are red or mottled with red, black, and cream spots. The higher-altitude populations are smaller and darker in color. The larvae of the butterfly are black, spotted with white or orange, or striped with white. The pupae are white or gray, with black blotches and streaks.〔
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