Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319669

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: June 17, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fritillaries nectaring from spiny chloracantha flowers growing on plants established in the floodplain of the Rio Grande. The mid-day was hot and under full sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County