Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1423521

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: May 23, 2026
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: may or may not have been nectaring at the bindweed flowers in the photo; very flitty and this was about the only pic I got
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 25, 2026
Coordinator notes: you are right to wonder about nectaring at bindweed; I find few butterflies use it. thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County