Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1393422

Hydaspe Fritillary
Speyeria hydaspe

Observation date: September 01, 2024
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Much larger than the mormonias. Gravelly embankment at Rogers Pass summit. Lush growth of Great Northern Aster (Aster modestus) which all the butterflies were nectaring on.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 21, 2024
Coordinator notes: The shape of the HW spotting is too blockish for Zerene. As for the basal area coloration, it's a bit difficult to read in the photo, but that also seems right for Hydaspe.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia