Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1313128

Meadow Fritillary
Boloria bellona

Observation date: September 29, 2021
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several individuals patrolling low to the ground within and near a large patch of sunflowers. They occasionally alighted on the ground, but were not nectaring during the time I observed them. 85F and sunny. Three individuals are shown.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Eric Wood
Verified date: October 24, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Guthrie County