Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1299170

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: July 06, 2021
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Pretty sure there was more than one species of fritillary in this area at this time. Last year in same area I saw the northwestern a little under two weeks prior, and this looks similar but many look nearly identical to me so I don't know.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: Again...Northwestern with eye color grayish-blue...I presume at the same locality but the photo is at a different aspect so I've verified it. Normally one sighting of the same species from the same place on the same day is allowed for reports. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Summit County