Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318183

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: December 23, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: An individual observation along the Rio Grande where perennial flow occurs. Fritillary was nectaring from water speedwell flowers, sunning, and taking nutrients from moist sand. The temperature was warm with light wind and full sunshine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 05, 2022
Coordinator notes: a new LATE date for this familiar friend.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County