Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1414223

Mormon Fritillary
Speyeria mormonia

Observation date: September 06, 2025
Submitted by: KS bird-man
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flew quickly close to the ground, stopping to sun in small clearings in the trees until disturbed. Size was slightly smaller than the Variegated Fritillaries I am used to in Kansas.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...a female that looks to be in fairly fresh (new) condition. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Park County