Polaris Fritillary (Boloria polaris)

Polaris Fritillary, a reference photo — Photo: Stephan Sprinz · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Boloria polaris, the Polaris fritillary, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in northernmost Scandinavia, North America (in northeastern Alaska and northern Canada) and in Greenland. It is also found in northeastern Russia and across the Palearctic to Chukotka. It is one of only six butterfly species found on Canada's Ellesmere Island.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Polaris Fritillary being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Boloria freija
Boloria alaskensis
Boloria chariclea
Boloria astarte

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Boloria
Species: Boloria polaris

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