Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1311012

Nokomis Fritillary
Speyeria nokomis

Observation date: September 07, 2021
Submitted by: joeschelling
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm, sunny day in wet marshy area below Toriette Lake. Several males patrolling and regularly interacting with other males; rarely landing on grass, thistle, and mint. Only one female seen low in the marsh grass, which shortly flew quite a distance away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 10, 2021
Coordinator notes: superbo!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Catron County