Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1241669

Mormon Fritillary
Speyeria mormonia

Observation date: July 12, 2019
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: the only two of this species I saw, took a hankering for each other, but I could not get an open-wing shot; I see the gray/green eyes, the pale greenish overscaling on the VHW, but I am unfamiliar with callippe, coronis, etc.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: April 11, 2020
Coordinator notes: Yes, Steve....mormonia mating pair. Sorry I've been slow on IDs submitted to BAMONA. I'll try and catch the rest of your as I am able. I also owe you a letter of reply that I'll get to also. Take care, Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado