Observation date: July 01, 2020
Submitted by: helenmb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed on a hike in Santa Fe National Forest near the ski hill.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 09, 2020
Coordinator notes: These certainly are fritillaries, possibly two different kinds. Eye color is key to identifying these creatures, and I can't quite make that out with confidence in this photo. Northwestern would be the most expected species (blue/grey eyes) so I'll go with that. Great Spangled (amber eyes) also could be in the mix.
