Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Mormon Fritillary
Speyeria mormonia

Observation date: July 27, 2022
Submitted by: mashoop58
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I noted the blue eyes and from the PEEC website wanted to suggest this might be an Edward's Fritillary. Sorry no ventral views.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 03, 2023
Coordinator notes: Mike, I see how you saw characters associated with Edwards', but that species is a spring flyer, and large. Gray/blue eyes also go with Mormon, which is small, flies mid-to-late summer and is a high elevation specialist.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Rio Arriba County