Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 983260

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: June 26, 2014
Submitted by: inthelikeness
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were a couple of these butterflies, flitting around my passion flower vines, marigolds and hot pepper plants.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 28, 2014
Coordinator notes: This is a female of the species, indicated by the brownish-orange color of the upper wings. Uppersides of the wings on males are a brighter orange.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Comanche County