Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1300422

Callippe Fritillary
Speyeria callippe

Observation date: July 12, 2021
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding at Coyote Mint flowers on West face of Liebel Peak in the Piute Mountains. Caught and released. Looks very much like small S. Callippe I found at the summit of Tehachapi Mountain last July. Elevation 7500+ ft. Sunny day in the 90’s F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 14, 2021
Coordinator notes: Subspecies macaria
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kern County