Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371162

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: September 11, 2023
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Visited my pollinator garden. Nectared on Zinnia and tall Verbena, then was seen ovipositing on Purple Passion Vine. Layed one of the eggs on a spiderweb.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 12, 2023
Coordinator notes: Ours in the USA is actually Dione incarnata but the common name has not been changed, at least not yet-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Mateo County