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Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: June 24, 2016
Submitted by: Conchyliatus
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Along Hat Creek, Shasta Co. CA - 2 & 1/8 inch wingspan
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 08, 2019
Coordinator notes: This should be nominate zerene, note the cleaner upperside pattern (fewer black scales) on the upperside as compared to usual hydaspe I am familiar with. I have a few nominate zerene from Mt. Shasta-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Shasta County