Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1298527

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: July 04, 2021
Submitted by: Chrustay
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The two photos are not of the same individual. Let me know if each individual needs a separate record. This was, by far, the most numerous butterfly at Camp May today - even though there weren't many of them - probably less than 30 total on a mile and a half walk
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 08, 2021
Coordinator notes: taxonomy in doubt, pending DNA, but we can put it here (Northwestern) for now. thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County