Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1302639

Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: July 23, 2021
Submitted by: asabspade
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Around eight individuals observed today at two locations near the Point Arena harbor. Individuals noted nectaring on Grindelia stricta, Senecio minimus, Wyethia angustifolia, and Solidago spathulata. This individual is a female and was captured and retained under authorization of USFW scientific collection permit for attempted captive rearing at the Eureka Zoo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 23, 2021
Coordinator notes: Thank you for being very specific about the locality-that made a difference in whether I accept this record or not, and I appreciate the upper and lower side views.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mendocino County