Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 977543

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: June 01, 2014
Submitted by: Bob Ensign
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wind blew the poor critter into a flowing roadside ditch, causing it to get its wings wet. Rescue was successful, bug moved to higher ground, happy ending, nice shots.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 22, 2014
Coordinator notes: Park County always seems to be one place where this migrant flies to and is found early in the season. Can also be considered a temporary colonist.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Park County