Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1297272

Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: June 26, 2021
Submitted by: glennfine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on spreading dogbane.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 27, 2021
Coordinator notes: The silvering says this is not Speyeria irene (hesperis) cottlei. Experts are arguing over the species status of irene and hesperis.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Siskiyou County