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  Sighting 1386530

Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene

Observation date: July 08, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The strong patchwork-like effect of the spotting made me think Zerene, but NW seems similar as well.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: I see no reason to not agree with your suggested ID...those out there who like to make ID corrections made by a verifier as myself...go ahead...make my day...this is not hesperis and certainly not mormonia so what else could it be (could be egleis but not likely egleis)... yes...frits in Colorado without an underside view can be tough to ID but much tougher elsewhere in the west...Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Summit County