Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1227504

Mormon Fritillary
Speyeria mormonia

Observation date: July 31, 2019
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: December 23, 2019
Coordinator notes: The Zerene Fritillary is larger and has larger silver spots on the undersides of the hindwings. This is the most common frit at higher altitude. Zerene is most common in the 8000-9000 ft. area and would be found along streams and forest roads mostly in the aspen forest zone.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County