Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049421

Diana Fritillary
Speyeria diana

Observation date: June 20, 2015
Submitted by: stomlins701
Specimen type: Sighting
Observation notes: male orange and brown-black Speyeria diana, looked newly emerged, flying near ground around some violets. It lighted for just a second, not long enough to photograph but long enough to get a view of the open wings. It then flew away, high and fast toward the trees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 21, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Cocke County