Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1056906

Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele

Observation date: July 19, 2015
Submitted by: BOGwalker
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Apparently, an oddly pigmented great spangled fritillary ?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 28, 2015
Coordinator notes: Appears to be a melanic form. A fairly rare butterfly. Very nice to see this.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, St. Louis County