Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1301640

Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: July 09, 2021
Submitted by: icosahedron
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 55 degrees, overcast and blowing a mile away at the coast; barely 60 degrees on the Bull Point Trail with intermittent sun sufficient to draw these out. No chance for underwing views as these butterflies brace into the wind, but identification secure in this location and time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 19, 2021
Coordinator notes: The color of the facial hair and location says its zerene-Ken Davenport.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Marin County