Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1407668

Callippe Fritillary
Speyeria callippe

Observation date: July 13, 2025
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On West face of Tehachapi Mountain. Elevation around 7500’. Sunny day in the 80’s F. Many Callippe Fritillaries on the mountain and at the summit. Females flying low to the ground and probably laying eggs briefly in the bushes near the summit. Pine Violets were growing in dense patches in many places above 7000 ft.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 15, 2025
Coordinator notes: Subspecies macaria
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kern County