Similar Species
In the Variegated Fritillary’s range, the only similar species is the Mexican Fritillary (Euptoieta hegesia). The Mexican Fritillary is brighter orange, the upper side of its hind wing basal area is unmarked, and the underside of its wings is plainer, with no submarginal spots or median black lines.
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