Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1214599

Callippe Fritillary
Speyeria callippe

Observation date: July 04, 2019
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Looked like it was laying eggs on dry plants. Small Violet host plants growing in the area. Near Sandberg Trail, Los Angeles National Forest. Sunny day in the 80’s F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 12, 2019
Coordinator notes: Subspecies macaria (the same as what is at Tehachapi Mtn. Park)