Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1388346

Aphrodite Fritillary
Speyeria aphrodite

Observation date: July 25, 2024
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near Cathedral Spires Trail in the Black Hills. Sunny day in the 90’s F. This one looks a little different from the other Fritillaries such as A. hesperis and A. edwardsii seen on the trip. Much lighter colored hindwing disc and different behavior as this one stayed in the forest undergrowth near a creek instead of visiting flowers or puddling areas in forest clearings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevekohler
Verified date: July 31, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.