Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1405408

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: June 30, 2025
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On dry, rocky slope with few flowering plants. Juniper-pinyon woodland with widely spaced trees, grama grass, hardy low-growing forbs. The only fritillary I saw, almost the only butterfly I saw. Sunny, hot, light breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 30, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County