Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1141986

Aphrodite Fritillary
Speyeria aphrodite

Observation date: September 17, 2017
Submitted by: Chris Blomme
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on purple aster, actually forcing body through composites to get at sources.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: September 18, 2017
Coordinator notes: I must have based my ID on upperside only. Underside shows the indication of aphrodite.
Checklist region(s): Ontario, Canada