Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1327101

Edwards' Fritillary
Speyeria edwardsii

Observation date: June 02, 2022
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: This is the Edwards Fritillary...a freshly emerged male. Coronis has more open, less solidly black wing borders and the light spots on the hindwings are smaller...Callippe has heavier black darker markings and ground color overall above. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County