Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 727036

Callippe Fritillary
Speyeria callippe

Observation date: July 14, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only a single, worn individual was seen, briefly visiting the crowd of hilltopping whites and checkerspots at the 6400' summit.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: Peter, thank for your patience with the ID of these fritillaries. I typically wait until records slow down before tackling the tougher submissions, like fritillaries. Still always worth photographing them, even if the process takes a little longer.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kittitas County