Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1333767

Aphrodite Fritillary
Speyeria aphrodite

Observation date: July 19, 2022
Submitted by: Sometimes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 20, 2022
Coordinator notes: Damaged HW on first photo, but second photo confirms the ID. Basal cell spot on the dorsal FW is visible, bright orange central coloration, lack of dark wing margins, and lack of gray eye color all favor Aphrodite over Great Spangled and Atlantis. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario