Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 740649

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: April 17, 2012
Submitted by: annimoon
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The garden where the Gulf Fritillary butterfly was photographed had an established Passion Vine planted (a nectar & food source). There were on average three to four Gulf Fritillary butterflies in this area daily from Spring to Summer.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 28, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.