Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1422888

Meadow Fritillary
Boloria bellona

Observation date: May 12, 2026
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Bad photo - it wasn't really wanting to land, and when it did it was very brief and I was far away
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 17, 2026
Coordinator notes: Photo is good enough for a positive ID as you suggested...a newly emerged Meadow Fritillary...looks like a male. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County