Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1426365

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: June 29, 2026
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Briefly alighted on trail. In alpine forest, about 10,000 feet. Both images are of same individual; only one of its species seen. Sunny, warm, windy.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 30, 2026
Coordinator notes: BAMONA is a couple DNA steps behind on name for this bug; that said, the new DNA-based literature is not very persuasive.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County