Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1180877

Aphrodite Fritillary
Speyeria aphrodite

Observation date: August 19, 2018
Submitted by: 4oclockwatch
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: on Russian Thistle
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: October 11, 2018
Coordinator notes: Certainly the Aphrodite Fritillary by markings. The Zerene Fritillary occurs only in the higher mountains in eastern Colorado (Clear Creek, Boulder, Gilpin and Larimer County only. Mike
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Colorado