Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386216

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: July 03, 2024
Submitted by: Karen Richardson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed on some wildflowers along a lakeshore near some cabins. Weather was hot and sunny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 12, 2024
Coordinator notes: This appears to actually an Irene Fritillary (Speyeria irene irene) formerly considered a hesperis subspecies. Bamona has not yet adjusted its species list to include irene-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Plumas County