Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 856883

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: May 20, 2013
Submitted by: Ralph S. Carlson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterflies were flying from blossom head to blossom ead, then lofting out of sight and returning, sometimes singly, on some occasions in pairs for a few moments, and in one instance, with two apparently pursuing the third.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 21, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.