Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1040462

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: April 20, 2015
Submitted by: MarcyG
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly is feeding from our purple verbena plant, which we have in both our front and backyard gardens. We are in the Eastern foothills (Evergreen area) of San Jose, CA.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 20, 2015
Coordinator notes: Correct guess!