Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1179239

Nokomis Fritillary
Speyeria nokomis

Observation date: August 05, 2018
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Catch and Release Finger grab lots get away due to light handling all fly away after photo shoot! works well on large subjects that won't open or stay still. not good for small species as my hands are to big! wet meadow hot day lots of males 3+ females lot of species l admiral , wood nymph sulphur, skippers, others
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 15, 2018
Coordinator notes: Dis you find Leto Great Spangled Fritillaries?-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Mono County, United States, California