Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 729317

Arctic Fritillary
Boloria chariclea

Observation date: July 29, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Less than a half-dozen were seen in the park between 11:15AM and 2:00PM. Temp 68F. This individual alighting on Erythronium grandiflorum, avoiding Erythronium montanum. Elev 5625.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: December 17, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: Cascades Butterfly Project
Cascades Butterfly Protected Areas: Mt. Rainier National Park
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Pierce County