Class: Hexapoda (animals with six legs - includes all insects)
lepido = scale and ptera = wings (singular is pteron)
The wings are covered with small scales.
Order: Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths)
Family: Nymphalidae (brushfoot butterflies)
Subfamily: Heliconiinae (longwings and fritillaries)
Species: Euptoieta claudia
Common Name: Variegated Fritillary
Date : 2001 June 11(upper picture) and 2001 May 31 (lower picture)
Place: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
along Highway near Frijole Ranch Road (upper picture)
entrance gate to McKittrick Canyon (lower picture)
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