Gulf Fritillary Butterfly - Agraulis vanillae
A common visitor in our garden.
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly - Agraulis vanillae
Facts/Notes: This butterfly belongs to a tropical group known as Long-wings. There are about 500 species of Passiflora in the tropics. Most Passiflora species that serve as a host plant for the Long-wings contain an organic cyanide compound that is poisonous to birds.
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2 comments:
Very nice shots; good information! Keep up the good work!
Great photos! How did you take those without them flying away?!
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