Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1279536

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: June 20, 2020
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: several seen; sunny, warm
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: Subspecies electa (guess we'll have to get use to calling these Argynnis nausicaa electa). Very much like the reared group from high elevation in the Jemez Mts. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Mineral County