Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1313663

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: October 05, 2021
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fairly pale. I love how the sunlight filters through its wings in the second shot.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 07, 2021
Coordinator notes: that backlighting can come in handy for species, like sulphurs, that rarely perch with wings open.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County