Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1289163

Observation date: April 17, 2021
Submitted by: Brush_lady
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Calm and 72 degrees. Spotted it on Oregon grape. Got closer trying not to cast my shadow and admired.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: Cautionary note: I can't totally rule out Polygonia oreas silenus-Ken Davenport. I don't know if the underside view showed the correct colors because of its brightness.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Grant County