367 observationsLeast Concern
Polaris Fritillary
Boloria polaris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Nymphalidae βΊGenus: Boloria
About
Boloria polaris, the Polaris fritillary, is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in northernmost Scandinavia, North America (in northeastern Alaska and northern Canada) and in Greenland. It is also found in northeastern Russia. It is one of only six butterfly species found on Canada's Ellesmere Island.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Polaris Fritillary is Boloria polaris.
- Polaris Fritillary belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Polaris Fritillary belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Polaris Fritillary belongs to the class Insecta.
- Polaris Fritillary belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Polaris Fritillary belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Polaris Fritillary belongs to the genus Boloria.