Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226827

Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: August 18, 2019
Submitted by: EvSherr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly fed on blooming rabbitbrush in our yard, flitting from bush to bush despite tattered wings. Rabbitbrush, Ericameria bloomeri, is a native composite.plant in the aster family. Warm sunny day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 18, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Deschutes County