Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1202820

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: April 19, 2019
Submitted by: GinaT
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cloudy day followed by hard afternoon storm. This butterfly was resting on a ruella flower, It was very still and may have been letting its wings dry.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: April 20, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Hillsborough County