Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1364891

Unidentified Greater Fritillary
Speyeria sp.

Observation date: July 19, 2023
Submitted by: katherineylital...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hard to get close. Flew away whenever I got close. On asters. Would fly quite a distance to the next flower. This is the best photo I could manage. Probably saw 3 or 4 in the warm part of the afternoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: November 11, 2025
Coordinator notes: High elevation Fritillary. Possibly a Mormon Fritillary. They are on the small side for this genus.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta