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Aphrodite Fritillary
Speyeria aphrodite

Observation date: July 23, 2022
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I'm not 100%, but am going with Aphrodite. There were MANY large Fritillaries at near the edge of Little Horse Mesa, and between Little Horse and Bartlett Mesas.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: you got it. amber eyes preclude Raton Mesa frit. I'm glad they finally showed up!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County