Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1107498

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: August 14, 2016
Submitted by: Dwake
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Possibly mating pair. Seems like one just emerged from its cocoon. I had not noticed the the cocoons until I saw his pair, but there was another recently vacated down the same wall.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 29, 2016
Coordinator notes: Technically butterflies pupae are named chrysalis's, moths make cocoons-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County