Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1308227

Mormon Fritillary
Speyeria mormonia

Observation date: August 16, 2021
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Small Fritillaries basking on gravel on South slope of Mt Rainier between 5000 and 6000 feet elevation. Assuming these are a male and female pair. Cloudy and windy day in the 60’s F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 21, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Pierce County