Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 982449

Pacific Fritillary
Boloria epithore

Observation date: June 22, 2014
Submitted by: DianaB
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were hundreds flying around the fireld. Resting often on grass and flowers. It was a sunny, clear day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: These are technically lesser fritillaries. Yours appears to be subspecies chermocki-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County