Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1301232

Regal Fritillary
Speyeria idalia

Observation date: July 12, 2021
Submitted by: L Reid
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was in the area from 10 am until 2:10 pm and the regal fritillaries were around the whole time. The most observed at one time was 3. The fritillaries would be hidden in the vegetation and fly up when we got too close. They were nectaring on hoary vervain and butterfly milkweed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: August 07, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Wabasha County