Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1365875

Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia

Observation date: July 27, 2023
Submitted by: Lyle R
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: sunny, calm, mid-80s
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 03, 2023
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...looks like a newly emerged male of the summer brood produced by the migrants that came into eastern Colorado earlier in the spring. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Boulder County