Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917898

Aphrodite Fritillary
Speyeria aphrodite

Observation date: July 21, 2013
Submitted by: Eelhsa
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I observed and photographed this butterfly enjoying some thistle flowers on a beautiful sunny day in July. There were actually a couple fluttering around the thistles and even competing for the same flower. This butterfly was very bold and I was even able to pick it up several times.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 23, 2013
Coordinator notes: pale submarginal band is much too narrow to be Great Spangled Fritillary. RAL
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario