Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Regal Fritillary
Speyeria idalia

Observation date: July 11, 2011
Submitted by: owenmcm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These were originally observed on 7/8. I returned today and observed anywhere between 4 and 12 individuals on a site only ~30 acres in size. Adults were nectaring on Asclepias and Cirsium.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 12, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States