Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424698

Callippe Fritillary
Speyeria callippe

Observation date: June 08, 2026
Submitted by: Jon Kindschy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 13, 2026
Coordinator notes: I know they can be confusing Jon but this is the Callippe Fritillary (subspecies megamacula). Edwards' would more likely be found at lower altitude on the western slope...callippe is much more common and the overall greenish hindwings with shiny silver spots make ID easy on this one. Edwards' will be a larger Frit with a darker green-brown disc color and large spots too. Keep snapping photos, you might find one up your way. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County