Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 709134

Meadow Fritillary
Boloria bellona

Observation date: May 10, 2012
Submitted by: BOGwalker
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterflies were in an upland location, though bogs were nearby. They were taking nutrients from wolf dung. About 20 B. frigga were seen in the area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: May 13, 2012
Coordinator notes: Originally identified as B. frigga; redetermined to be bellona in May 2012.
Checklist region(s): St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States