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Dryas iulia
Males are bright orange, females are duller with more black markings. Adult Julias trap-line, visiting a circuit of specific plants daily on which they forage.
Southern Florida, Texas south to Brazil. Subtropical hammock edges & fields. Host Plant: Passion-vines including Passiflora lutea.
Spotted on Feb 21, 2013
Submitted on Mar 6, 2013
8 Comments
Thank you Leuba!
beautiful !
Thank you for your comments - The inland butterflies were so pristine & vivid compared to the very worn butterflies along the coast.
great shot!
Perfect!
Beautiful picture.
brilliant photo small wonders
Very nice :)