Gulf Fritillary / Agraullis vanillae
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Gulf Fritillary / Agraullis vanillae
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21/2-27/8" (64-73mm). FW long, narrow. Brilliant red-orange above with a few black spots, black network along HW border, and cluster of tiny white spots near FW costa. Below, FW similar but with bright coral-pink base and metallic silver-white teardrops near tip; HW below dull to rich brown or olive with many silver-white orbs and streaks. | ||||||||||
| Info provided by: National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies | |||||||||||