Gulf Fritillary by Richardphotos

Photography • Macro • posted on Aug 05, 2007

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took this at Samuel Farm last week hand held 500mm Sigma.hope you enjoy I dedicate this to Ludy who has had a heart attack and is in the hospital. please have her in your mind. hope she has a speedy recovery thanks for viewing and any comments Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: Longwings (Heliconiinae) Identification: Upperside bright orange with black markings; 3 black-encircled white dots on forewing leading edge. Underside brown; forewing with orange at base; both wings with elongated, iridescent silver spots. Life history: Males patrol for females, who lay eggs on many parts of the host plant. Caterpillars feed on most parts of the host. Adults overwinter in the south. Flight: Throughout the year in south Florida and South Texas, January-November in the north. Number of broods has not been determined. Wing span: 2 1/2 - 3 3/4 inches (6.3 - 9.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Various species of passion-vine including maypops (Passiflora incarnata) and running pop (P. foetida).

Comments (90)

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VDH

4:36AM | Sun, 05 August 2007

Great composition of beautiful shots!!

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micturn

5:57AM | Sun, 05 August 2007

stunning

NytsMom

6:09AM | Sun, 05 August 2007

Such a beautiful shot, what great coloring you have captured here. They are just the most beautiful insect and the flowers are just perfect. Again as usual you done such a terrific job. Thank you!!!

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UOja

6:17AM | Sun, 05 August 2007

Very beautiful, lovely dedication to Ludy.

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Bampster

6:55AM | Sun, 05 August 2007

Great color and composition-truly excellent photos!!!

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NekhbetSun

7:04AM | Sun, 05 August 2007

Ohhh, sorry to hear that :o( beautiful and thoughtful dedi Richard S ~ Hugs ~

Kuiski

7:05AM | Sun, 05 August 2007

a very lovely butterflies and fantastic captures. Great Richard! :D

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irakika

7:31AM | Sun, 05 August 2007

Very beautiful work!

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Gaiadriel

7:54AM | Sun, 05 August 2007

So incredibly lovely, Richard... What amazing colors here! So perfectly complimentary. My thoughts and strength to Ludy. Thank you for sharing the news..

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