Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 857066

Hydaspe Fritillary
Speyeria hydaspe

Observation date: August 07, 2011
Date notes: Aproximately 12:00
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, warm but not hot, not much wind. Elevation 6,525 feet. Observation and pictures taken within 20' or so of summit. Best guess one dozen individuals of this species; also 1 Pale Swallowtail, 20 Western White butterflies and an unknown possible copper? Also one black butterfly I was unable to photograph without leaving the trail. Will make separate reports for each species I photographed at the top of the mountain.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 08, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Hood River County