Chrysalis of a Variegated Fritillary

Subject:  What moth/butterfly does this chrysalis belong to?
Geographic location of the bug:  Baltimore Maryland
Date: 10/11/2017
Time: 04:15 PM EDT
Hello this chrysalis has been hanging from one of the main entrance doors to our school here in Baltimore Maryland.  It is fascinating!  What is it?  Thank you in advance for your time and reply.
How you want your letter signed:  Nathan Glenn

Chrysalis of a Variegated Fritillary

Dear Nathan,
This beautiful chrysalis is that of a Variegated Fritillary,
Euptoieta claudia, which you may verify by comparing it to this BugGuide image.

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