Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1152429

Aphrodite Fritillary
Speyeria aphrodite

Observation date: July 16, 2017
Submitted by: Cameala
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Extremely dark Aphrodite Fritillary. Several Aphrodite Fritillaries observered in this field are dark but none as dark as this one.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: February 10, 2018
Coordinator notes: Melanic aberrant. Nice example.
Checklist region(s): Juniata County, United States, Pennsylvania