Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1415729

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: August 30, 2025
Submitted by: bonfrey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fresh-looking female. Descriptions in guidebook of the "duller" color of female are misguided. The contrast of the black, white and yellow colors of this individual snap.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 11, 2025
Coordinator notes: a female, yes, but reddish-brown VHW disc area points to hesperis.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County