Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1003098

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: August 23, 2014
Submitted by: krancmm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mating on grass. Newly emerged female. Observed over 35 minutes. About every 5 minutes, male opened and closed wings slowly 3-5 times.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Brazoria County