Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146902

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: October 19, 2017
Date notes: Approximate time; actual date.
Submitted by: Whittier2017
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two new Gulf Fritillary butterflies (Agraulis vanillae) drying their wings were observed on a fence near Passion vine. There was a gentle morning breeze and filtered sunlight at the time the photo was taken. This species has been returning every year for about 40 years at a Whittier residence.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 20, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.