Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390298

Great Basin Fritillary
Speyeria egleis

Observation date: July 18, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Ken this is a different butterfly and don't know about species. Frit's are hard for me unless there coloration is completely different. Same spot same day different bug different outcome. was cold this morning so underside was tough.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: August 10, 2024
Coordinator notes: Ventral photo shows narrow, elongated silvery spots, not packed close together and a lighter ground in the basal area. This supports Great Basin Fritillary
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, White Pine County