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Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

Agraulis vanillae

Photo by Planter
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28.0532, -82.473

Field Notes

Description:

common American migratory butterfly

Habitat:

Gardens, woodlands, or anywhere that Passiflora species grow.

Notes:

Larvae feed exclusively on the leaves of Passion Flower species, and can strip a passion vine down to the roots in a matter of days.

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Atul
cool spotting !

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PublishedJuly 28, 2010

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