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First of the Spring . .
Gulf Fritillary dining on Society Garlic . . "Archive Airings AA16:Butterfly Beauty"
she was a delight to capture . .
always wanting more garlic !
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The Gulf Fritillary or Passion Butterfly, Agraulis vanillae , 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.[1] It takes its name from migrating flights of the butterflies sometimes seen over the Gulf of Mexico.
The Gulf Fritillary is commonly seen in parks and gardens, as well as in open country. Its range extends from Argentina through Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean to the southern United States, as far north as the San Francisco Bay Area on the west coast. It is occasionally found farther north in the US.[2]
This article said they lay eggs and feed on Passion flowers.. don't have any, but someone must around here!
These butterflies do like the Red Sage or lavender Society Garlic.
she was a delight to capture . .
always wanting more garlic !
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From Wikepedia:
The Gulf Fritillary or Passion Butterfly, Agraulis vanillae , 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.[1] It takes its name from migrating flights of the butterflies sometimes seen over the Gulf of Mexico.
The Gulf Fritillary is commonly seen in parks and gardens, as well as in open country. Its range extends from Argentina through Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean to the southern United States, as far north as the San Francisco Bay Area on the west coast. It is occasionally found farther north in the US.[2]
This article said they lay eggs and feed on Passion flowers.. don't have any, but someone must around here!
These butterflies do like the Red Sage or lavender Society Garlic.
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