Mexican Fritillary (Euptoieta hegesia)

Compare to Variegated Fritillary, Gulf Fritillary, Mexican Silverspot

(hindwing not as heavily marked as the similar Variegated Fritillary)

Penitas, Hidalgo Co, Tx
December 20, 2006 (G Quintanilla)

National Butterfly Center, Mission, Hidalgo Co., Tx
October 29, 2004 (B Bouton)

La Grulla, Starr Co., TX
October 16, 2004 (G Quintanilla)

La Grulla, Starr Co., TX
October 16, 2004 (G Quintanilla)

(note white longitudinal stripes edged with black and head spines clubbed at tip) eating blue passion vine

National Butterfly Center, Mission, Hidalgo Co., Tx
June 3, 2007 (G Quintanilla)