Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 726407

Callippe Fritillary
Speyeria callippe

Observation date: July 08, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A couple of fritillaries chased after the much more abundant checkerspots, but finally took a cue from them to feast on photographer sweat. Were reluctant to spread wings. Douglas-fir/Ponderosa pine forest roadside, elev. 3550'.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: Notice the elongated median spots and the triangular shaped submarginal spots.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kittitas County