Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1413090

Diana Fritillary
Speyeria diana

Observation date: August 22, 2025
Submitted by: ap_boone89
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed 2 males and 4 females nectaring on thistle; observed 2 instances of mating; thistle plants were scarce - only 2 thistle plants observed in the whole area, so they were being used by multiple butterflies simultaneously.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: August 27, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.