Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226727

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: July 28, 2019
Submitted by: A_baldini
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Elevation: ~8,880 ft. (montane). Notes: There were many greater fritillaries at this location; I got a close-up look at two of them (both pictured here). Due to the blue-gray eye color and the characteristics of the submarginal markings on the hindwing, I'm confident these are Northwestern Fritillaries.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: February 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County