Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1294329

Aphrodite Fritillary
Speyeria aphrodite

Observation date: June 12, 2021
Date notes: Time/Date Stamped Image
Submitted by: MarkSCitsay
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny 68 degrees F, slight breeze. Butterfly observed on Cup Plant, Silphium perfoliatum, in native plant garden. Flew short distance to rock bed with White Pine Needles where image taken. Single individual noted only. Plants in area include Leadplant, Vervain ssp., Cirsium discolor cotyledons, Prairie Sage, Sorbus ssp., and additional prairie grasses.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: June 16, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Washington County