Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 979125

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: June 16, 2014
Submitted by: Jude11
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found 4 caterpillars eating my pansies.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 22, 2014
Coordinator notes: This is the Varigated Fritillary caterpillar. We've had them on our pansies also, a violet family host in urban and suburban areas.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County