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Speyeria edwardsii
Upper side of wings bright orange with black markings. Underside as pictured, hind wing with greenish sheen and large silver spots, making this a distinctive butterfly
Higher elevations in mountains of the western U.S.
This specimen was found in a meadow at Stratton Open Space in Colorado Springs.
Spotted on Aug 3, 2012
Submitted on Dec 7, 2012
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Nice shot