Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369630

Aphrodite Fritillary
Speyeria aphrodite

Observation date: August 24, 2023
Date notes: Sunny and dry - still in a drought
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 21 Aphrodite butterflies feeding on Blazing star blossoms. Some of them now looking very tattered, and coloring is showing age. When scared, flew off and then landed on the sand briefly, then back to another blazing star. Only saw one Monarch, and one sulphur. Site dominated by Aphrodite.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Cass County