Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1229123

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: August 24, 2019
Submitted by: gregslak
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a fence along the southwest corner of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center I was checking a small Passionflower vine, wound into the fencing, when I noticed several caterpillars, feeding on the vine. For such a small creature, this caterpillar was a noticeably "fierce" eater, emphatically "tearing away" at the leaves and vine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 26, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.