Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386836

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: July 11, 2024
Submitted by: llsweanor
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Gila National Forest near creek bottom, on ground and resting in Gambel oak
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 30, 2024
Coordinator notes: I agree. this will be subspecies nausicaa, which some taxonomists elevate to full species status: Southwestern Fritillary.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Grant County