Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1302652

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 male and was captured under authorization of USFW scientific collection permit for sexing but was subsequently released at the site.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 23, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mendocino County