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Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae)

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Compare to Mexican Fritillary, Variegated Fritillary, Mexican Silverspot

Common throughout Texas. One of the Valley's most widespread and colorful butterflies. Found in most gardens, woodland edges, roadsides, and trails. Has a flashy silver underside.

Caterpillar Foodplant: Passion-vines

 

Gulf Fritillary

National Butterfly Center,
November 4, 2006 (G Quintanilla)


 

Gulf Fritillary

Laguna Atascosa NWR, Cameron Cty, Tx
October 28, 2005 (B Bouton)

 

Gulf Fritillary

Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX
June 24, 2006 (G Quintanilla)




Gulf Fritillary (underside)
(at Porter Weed)

Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX
June 24, 2006 (G Quintanilla)


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