Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1334478

Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele

Observation date: July 23, 2022
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: HUGE BUTTERFLY - Feeding on the last of the dog bane blossoms along with a much smaller orange colored Great Spangled Rare to see this coloring. Butterflies of the Northwoods by Larry Weber - Pg. 93 has a photo and reference to Mogens Nielsen book "Michigan Butterflies and Skippers - Titling this TAWNY COLORED Very big species as Speyeria cybele krautwurmi (Holland)
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: Thanks for sharing all of the information! -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Cass County