Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1097207

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: August 17, 2016
Submitted by: kstock
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day, warm. It fluttered around a grassy/shrubby field. It landed on what I think is knapweed or some kind of thistle.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 19, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Macomb County