Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
Gulf fritillary butterflies (mating pair)
Agraulis vanillae
36.1524, -95.9904
Field Notes
Description:
The Gulf Fritillary or Passion Butterfly, is a striking, bright orange butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Heliconiinae. These were formerly classified in a separate family, the Heliconiidae or longwing butterflies, and like other longwings this species does have long, rather narrow wings in comparison with other butterflies. It is not closely related to the true fritillaries. It is a medium to large butterfly, with a wingspan of 6–9.5 cm (2.4–3.7 in). Its underwings are buff, with large silvery spots. It takes its name from migrating flights of the butterflies sometimes seen over the Gulf of Mexico. (information from Wikipedia)
Habitat:
City park
Notes:
I don't know why these 2 were mating so late in the year but they were having a good time in the flowerbed. :-)
Comments (2)