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Gulf Fritillary

Agraulis vanillae

Photo by Ric3
Published on Project Noah
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28.5553, -82.3879

Field Notes

Description:

Its underwings are buff, with large silvery spots. is bright orange in color and covered in rows of black spines on its head and back.

Habitat:

The Gulf Fritillary is commonly seen in parks and gardens, as well as in open country. This specimen was observed flying in and about some wild flowers near a lake which was basically an open area.

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PublishedApril 5, 2013

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