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Variegated Fritillary

Euptoieta claudia

Photo by steveincr
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a vibrant orange butterfly that was not collecting nectar from the flowers but was fluttering around on the leaves only.

Notes:

I would appreciate an ID. I don't think I have noticed a butterfly like this in our yard before.

Species ID Suggestions

Variegated Fritillary (Hodges #4447)

Euptoieta claudia

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ThomasCaelifera
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Mexican fritillary

Euptoieta hegesia

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Ornithoptera80
1

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