Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 912130

Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: July 24, 2013
Submitted by: kimberpix
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These butterflies were observed mating tail to tail. At one point, they took off with one flying and the other hanging down. They landed on a rock and continued mating. When they broke apart, a white object was observed on the opening of one of the butterflies. Perhaps a spermatophore.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: February 08, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Idaho, Elmore County