Skip to main content

Gulf Fritillary

Agraulis vanillae

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

29.2289, -81.7383

Field Notes

Description:

Totally wild. I saw it on the roadside and told my husband to pull over so that i could take a few shots. Looked so pretty with the orange flowers!

Habitat:

meritt island

Species ID Suggestions

Gulf Fritillary

Agraulis vanillae

Reference Link
Musicwolf
1

Comments (6)
HemaShah
thanks! Florida is full of wild life. iI contrast to here, it is obvious and not as elusive.
HemaShah
There was another long wing butterfly flying around too.It just did not seem to settle down.
HemaShah
Thanks Kathleen. Totally wild . On the roadside. i told my husband to pull the car over so that i could get a few shots. It is amazing how the colors of butterflies usually match the host.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
Photographed
PublishedMay 31, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies