Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1052404

Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele

Observation date: June 09, 2015
Submitted by: LepidoBot19
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One individual, rather difficult to approach, and seemingly nervous. Feeding on both Echinacea pallida (not native to area) and Asclepias tuberosa. Larval food (violets) in surrounding forest and other openings along Tunnel Ridge Road, but not abundant. Day sunny, hot and humid.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Powell County