Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390336

Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele

Observation date: August 07, 2024
Submitted by: Buddy Mays
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photographed on the Metolius River, Oregon near Canyon Campground and near the village of Camp Sherman. Hot, clear, mid-summer day. Butterfly was patrolling a corridor along the river in thick riparian cover.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 09, 2024
Coordinator notes: As I earlier mentioned earlier, leto is now given species status, not yet recognized by Bamona-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Jefferson County