Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049910

Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele

Observation date: June 21, 2015
Date notes: I've seen this species each day for the past few days.
Submitted by: Holly Flutterby
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was going from flower to flower drinking nectar. Flowers the butterfly ate from were of the Buddleja davidii and Echinacea species. The weather was sunny and pleasant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: June 23, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Dutchess County