Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 593636

Diana Fritillary
Speyeria diana

Observation date: August 17, 2011
Date notes: Time above is eastern daylight
Submitted by: 237ward
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was on a Joe-Pye weed
Status: Resident
Verified by: harrylegrand
Verified date: August 21, 2011
Coordinator notes: This is a male Diana Fritillary. I changed the county to Henderson, as the Mills River Campground is located in that county, not in Buncombe. Diana Fritillary is uncommon and always a nice find.