Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: September 02, 2019
Submitted by: EvSherr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed one Fritillary with tattered wings feeding on white aster flowers growing along the bank of Fall River. Flower ID'd as Oregon aster, Aster eatonii, which blooms mid-summer to early fall. Beautiful warm day, high clouds, breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 03, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Deschutes County