Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1316479

Freija Fritillary
Boloria freija

Observation date: July 18, 2021
Submitted by: Christian.Nunes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I think this must be a rather late date for the species. Flying with B. chariclea and B. eunomia.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: December 29, 2021
Coordinator notes: Looks like a female. Might be late for location, although the Vail Pass area gets considerable snowpack even in lighter snowfall years. Latest record in mid-August...probably at a location like Loveland Pass above timberline. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Eagle County