Gulf Fritillary
Lots of butterflies enjoy visiting our garden, but they’re usually flitting around too quickly to capture them in photos. A couple days ago this Gulf Fritillary took a while to warm up in the autumn chill, so Dave had a chance to take these great shots. The butterfly even found a sunny perch on a Sobralia bud. Its brilliant orange wings and body dramatically contrast with the unfolding purple bloom.
Sights like these are their own reward, and also a reminder of what toxic pesticides can destroy. I’d rather have a few bugs on my plants and be able to enjoy nature, so I avoid artificial chemicals and rely on beneficial insects. Gulf Fritillaries have an enormous range through much of the Western Hemisphere, spanning from the USA to Argentina. The caterpillars feed on passionflower plants, and it’s likely this insect once munched on our large purple passionflower vine.
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November 14th, 2012 at 12:10 am
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November 14th, 2012 at 10:58 am
excellent shots
thanks for sharing them
November 15th, 2012 at 5:07 am
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November 20th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Great pictures! we have those too here in the South but I never knew what they wre called.
It’s best not to spray pesticides for your health. I don’t use them either. I guess that is why I’m fortunate to have these butterflies also in my garden. Thanks for your blog post.
November 21st, 2012 at 6:52 pm
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