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Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae
28.0899, -82.524
Field Notes
Description:
Rather than being related to true fritillaries, this species is actually part of the heliconian subfamily, also known as the longwings. It is sometimes known as a passion butterfly, as its caterpillars use passionvine (Passiflora spp.) as a host plant. Underside of wings has white reflective spots to help with camouflage.
Habitat:
Any area where passionvine grows. Warmer areas of the U.S., including south Florida and Texas where they are found year-round, and south to Central America.
Notes:
This butterfly is nectaring on Duranta erecta.
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Gulf Fritillary
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 28, 2011
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