Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 730821

Hydaspe Fritillary
Speyeria hydaspe

Observation date: August 09, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only two individuals were seen, both in glades in subalpine forest at 4500'. Both were actively patrolling territories; this is the only one to alight, feeding briefly on Leptosiphon nuttallii.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Skamania County