Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1177915

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: August 09, 2018
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed this fritillary between shooting photos of nearby Eastern Tiger Swallowtails on a white Butterfly Bush at the park. Other nearby flowers included magenta Zinnias, Black-eyed Susans, a purple Butterfly Bush, orange Portuluca, some fountain grasses, Salvia and Angelonia. Weather: 95 degrees, approx. 40-45% humidity, sunny. Size: Approx. 2" wingspan
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 10, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Kansas