Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1264609

Great Basin Fritillary
Speyeria egleis

Observation date: July 25, 2020
Submitted by: papilio1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Numerous individuals were seen (12+) along hiking trail. The majority were observed basking, or feeding on the abundant Coyote Mint.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 29, 2020
Coordinator notes: This looks like nominate egleis and your habitat description fits where egleis flies-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County