Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1061062

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: August 16, 2015
Submitted by: Chet Gottfried
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The fritillary moved very rapidly from one wildflower to another before settling on the thistle for a longer feed (on a bright, sunny day).
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: August 17, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County