Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386817

Northwestern Fritillary
Speyeria hesperis

Observation date: July 14, 2024
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I'm guessing Northwestern based on eye color. There are some differences in the guidebooks, but I know there's a fair bit of variation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: You are correct, the gray/blue eyes distinguish it from Aphrodite. this is your local race, ssp. ratonensis, which does not make it into any of the guidebooks, except Butterflies of NM, of course!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County