Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1347137

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: October 18, 2022
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two individuals flying en copuli and then landing on bare ground. Perhaps another eight or ten of the species seen as well. Many were nectaring on Chamisa blossoms.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 19, 2022
Coordinator notes: a great sighting!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County