Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1410763

Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: July 07, 2024
Date notes: This is the correct date
Submitted by: angela.laws
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were several of these butterflies nectaring in the area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 07, 2025
Coordinator notes: Based on the coloration and unsilvered disc on the hindwing I would pick zerene as Sierra Nevada egleis almost always have silvered spots and a lighter colored disc.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, El Dorado County