Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Mormon Fritillary
Speyeria mormonia

Observation date: July 08, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This one just strikes me as a different pattern than the other one I submitted for the same day and area. Smaller spots /dotting on upper wings. I am hoping these two photos represent the same species but I don't know.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: Yes, the Mormon Fritillary...sometime lighter, darker (especially females) but in the higher mountains, flies fairly early in summer...Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Summit County