Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1171459

Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: July 19, 2018
Submitted by: DAEVK
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was seen on the dirt near a grassy area. The day was around 95 degrees. My daughter safely netted the butterfly and we put it in our butterfly garden container purchased (and used to raise Painted Ladies) from Insect Lore. We photographed the butterfly and plan to release it soon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevekohler
Verified date: October 03, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Bannock County, United States, Idaho