Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1311561

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: September 11, 2021
Submitted by: Lynne2729
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Located on lavender bush, in morning sun. I have never seen this butterfly in my locale before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 23, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Santa Barbara County

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