Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 928016

Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele

Observation date: August 02, 2013
Submitted by: LoriMCarlson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was seen feeding on the butterfly bushes around the yard. It was seen a second time later in the month. Both times were bright, sunny days in the upper 80s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: harrylegrand
Verified date: October 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Orange County