Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1341092

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: August 14, 2022
Submitted by: Creedo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: February 12, 2023
Coordinator notes: The Northwestern Fritillary...genetics shows some populations, including those in western Colorado, belong under a different species name...nausicaa. This name applies directly (the nominate types) to populations in central and eastern Arizona and southwestern NM. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Mesa County