Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1340597

Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele

Observation date: August 22, 2022
Submitted by: Janarama
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I am new to this. I thought this would be a fritillary but I cannot find anything like it that is so striking and dark, especially not in Montana.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: August 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: Female
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Flathead County