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Boloria

butterfly genus
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Boloria is a genus of butterflies belonging to the family Nymphalidae, commonly known as fritillaries. These are often smaller fritillaries, distinguished from the larger "silverspots" of the genus Speyeria by the usual absence of silver markings on the underside of their wings. Many Boloria larvae are nocturnal and feed on violet leaves. The family Nymphalidae is also known as brush-footed butterflies due to their reduced forelegs.12

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