Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1408214

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: July 18, 2025
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Resting in a tumbleweed (Salsola sp.). General setting is scrubby juniper-pinyon woodland, but near the lake edge where other trees have sprung up. Sunny, hot, variable light breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 18, 2025
Coordinator notes: thank you!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County