Sighting 1427956 | Butterflies and Moths of North America

Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: April 13, 2026

Submitted by: sunilbhavsar

Specimen type: Photograph

Observation notes: Approaching Passiflora vine

Status: Resident

Verified by: Ken Davenport

Verified date: July 15, 2026

Coordinator notes: To scientists names lists this is now Dione incarnatata and vanillae is a different species not in the USA- Ken Davenport

Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County