Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1214459

Callippe Fritillary
Speyeria callippe

Observation date: June 28, 2019
Submitted by: pnesterenko
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear skies, no wind, temperature approx 75F
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 23, 2019
Coordinator notes: Certainly the Callippe Fritillary (ssp. meadii), smaller than Edwards Fritillary. Callippe likes to fly to the tops of hills more than Edwards. Check out photos of Edwards on the BAMONA site and compare. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, El Paso County

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