Range:
This species has a very narrow range that spans southeastern Idaho, southwestern Montana, and western
Wyoming.
Habitat:
It tends to occur at middle elevations, primarily in meadows, forest openings, and bogs. Generally, males prefer drier sites while females frequent wetter sites.
Diet:
Caterpillar:
Caterpillars feed on the leaves of grasses (Poaceae) and possibly sedges
(Cyperaceae).
Adult:
Butterflies drink flower nectar.
Ecology:
There is one generation of caterpillars each summer. Adults generally fly from the end of June through mid-August. Little is known about its life cycle.
Reproduction:
Males patrol
to find receptive females. The sites chosen by females for laying eggs have
not been observed or reported.
Conservation:
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Global Rank: | G5
populations are widespread, abundant, and secure. |
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