Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380162

Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele

Observation date: May 22, 2024
Date notes: morning before a storm
Submitted by: Ladelthia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: healthy and active. seen resting on a stargazer lilly bud. weather currently humid, just prior to a storm, warm. temperature in the low 70's. light breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: May 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Taylor County