Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Hydaspe Fritillary
Speyeria hydaspe

Observation date: July 06, 2018
Date notes: Notes on picture itself say July 5, but I believew it was July 6, baed on where I know I took it. Can't explain the discrepancy.
Submitted by: Lycaena
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Note heavy black markings dorsally, swollen black veins, dark red-brown hindwing disk ventrally, etc. Please explain which species all features add up to, if possible.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: July 18, 2018
Coordinator notes: There is much variability within species regionally. I like to use http://butterfliesofamerica.com/US-Can-Cat-1-30-2011.htm to look at the different subspecies. I believe your photos are of S. hydaspe rhodope.
Checklist region(s): Teton County, United States, Wyoming