Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1251913

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: June 06, 2020
Submitted by: James Lofton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny and Very windy from SSE@15-35. Humidity 15%. Was under an Oak tree that has probably 20 types of grass/flowers/etc residing under its canopy, likely seeking shade and protection from dry heat. I think I spooked a second one out? I did flush 2 E claudia from under it.
Status: Stray
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 24, 2020
Coordinator notes: I think this has to be a stray. Thanks, James.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Roosevelt County