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Gulf Fritillary

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae)

Photo by sunnyjay
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

It had lighted upon a passion flower blossom, August 27, 2011, in Encinitas, CA, USA , (near San Diego, CA)

Habitat:

Southern USA and Mexico

Notes:

It 'posed' quite patiently while I fiddled with my camera, and many people passed by.

Reference Links:

Gulf Fritillary Butterflies, Caterpillars, Chrysalis Photos : Gardens With Wings

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