Leto Fritillary (Argynnis leto, Speyeria leto)

Recently split from Great Spangled Fritillary (a split that is not accepted by all authorities), Leto Fritillary flies in the far western US. Recent publications suggest the genus Speyeria is better treated as a subgenus of Argynnis.


Leto Fritillary (Argynnis leto), Female Meadow en route to Fresno Dome, ~5000', Madera Co., CA 10 July 2007	Leto Fritillary (Argynnis leto), Female Meadow en route to Fresno Dome, ~5000', Madera Co., CA 10 July 2007


Leto Fritillary (Argynnis leto), Male Plumas Co., CA 15 July 2007	Leto Fritillary (Argynnis leto), Male Plumas Co., CA 15 July 2007


Leto Fritillary (Argynnis leto), Female Plumas Co., CA 15 July 2007	Leto Fritillary (Argynnis leto), Female Plumas Co., CA 15 July 2007

Meadow en route to Fresno Dome, ~5000', Madera Co., CA
10 July 2007

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