Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1277386

Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Observation date: October 13, 2020
Submitted by: irishkate99
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Chysallis/cocoon (visible in photo) was suspended above herbs (Thai basil, oregano) and marigolds for a few weeks before the butterfly emerged today and dried in the sun for a few hours before flying off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: December 03, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.