Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1426496

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: July 01, 2026
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were lots of greater fritillaries flying in this location today and I saw this one right next to a noticeably larger individual with amber eyes. This one's eyes look a bit grayish to me, it's darker on in the basal area of the upper wings, and it was on the smaller side, so I'm suggesting Northwestern. The larger individual (Aphrodite) was following this one around and regularly approaching it though, so I might be wrong.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 02, 2026
Coordinator notes: I think you are correct.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County