Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319666

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: October 02, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fritillaries nectaring from purple aster flowers on plants that have become established as a large stand in the Rio Grande floodplain. The mid-day was warm, windy, and under full sunlight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County