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Agraulis vanillae on Helianthus angustifolius
The Gulf Fritillary 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. 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. This one was photographed nectaring on Swamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) at Phinizy Swamp near Augusta (Richmond County), GA.
Spotted on Jun 23, 2012
Submitted on Mar 24, 2013
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