Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1239085

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: August 04, 2019
Submitted by: Thomlinson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: March 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: While this individual does have gray eyes like the Coronis Fritillary, the relatively triangular submarginal markings on the ventral hindwing are indicative of the Northwestern Fritillary (which also has gray eyes). Thanks for the submission!
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County