Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Regal Fritillary
Speyeria idalia

Observation date: September 01, 2019
Submitted by: A_baldini
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: Sunny and 83 degrees. Notes: Among all the Edwards' and Aphrodite fritillaries, I was surprised to see a single, very worn Regal Fritillary fly past quickly, landing to nectar on a Rubber Rabbitbrush. I released it shortly after capturing and photographing it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: February 17, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County