Tag: Agraulis vanillae

Q: Most of the butterflies have gone but I still see one that is rust colored. What is it?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 17, 2017

A:The butterfly you have been seeing is probably the Gulf Fritillary, Agraulis vanillae. The upper side of the wings is bright orange with black markings.The forewings have 3 black-encircled white dots along the leading edge.The underside is ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Agraulis Vanillae, Gulf Fritillary

Q: What is the name of this caterpillar eating my passion vine?

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 25, 2017

Q: What is the name of this caterpillar eating my passion vine? It is orange with black spikes. A: The number one chewing insect on passion vine is the caterpillar of the gulf fritillary butterfly. The Gulf fritillary, Agraulis vanillae (Linnaeus), ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Agraulis Vanillae, Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

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