Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1349980

Mexican Fritillary
Euptoieta hegesia

Observation date: December 10, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm day with no wind. The butterfly was seen near the summit of the peak. It stopped at flowers, but only momentarily. It attracted my attention by being more brightly colored than usual for a Variegated Fritillary.
Status: Stray
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: Finally! thanks for working with Kelly to straighten this out. it is an important find!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County