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Gulf Fritillary Larva

Agraulis vanillae

Photo by Harmony D.
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Field Notes

Description:

I found a large number of these larvae near the barn, perhaps half a dozen or more. Thanks to Leuba Ridgway for help identifying the species!

Habitat:

These larvae were found in tall grass.

Reference Links:

Life History, Gulf fritillary - Wikipedia, Gulf fritillary - Agraulis vanillae (Linnaeus)

Species ID Suggestions

Gulf Fritillary / Passion Butterfly

Agraulis vanillae

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Leuba Ridgway
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Comments (4)
Leuba Ridgway
Happy for you Harmony. They are pretty butterflies. I suppose that's the best way to find what's going on around you - making these links. I have learnt many things this way. A series of shots like you've provided makes it easy for an ID. Thanks.
Harmony D.
Leuba Ridgway, I believe you are right! Finding the species in this case is very exciting for me, as I observed adult Gulf Fritillary butterflies the same day, but didn't put the two together until the ID was made.
Leuba Ridgway
Here's another reference http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/gulf_fritillary.htm I am sure the species is correct . If not,I hope someone with expertise will suggest the correct ID.

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