Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1376451

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: October 06, 2023
Submitted by: bonfrey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 19, 2024
Coordinator notes: This is a female, which suggests breeding nearby; it would be seasonal, not permanent due to cold winters. BAMONA lists this as Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) but DNA-based taxonomies have this as Gulf Coast Fritillary (Dione incarnata), as in BofNM.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Eddy County