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  Sighting 1257804

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: June 28, 2020
Submitted by: NMElaine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Late for this location (along Railroad Canyon Trail, Black Range), as I have observed this species here as early as May previously. Only one seen nectaring on Monarda. Usually there are many flying by this time, but the area severely burned several years ago and is only now recovering.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 12, 2020
Coordinator notes: Northwesterns seem to have brown eyes in your area. who knew? thanks for getting in there with this record!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Grant County