
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

Gulf fritillary butterfly feeding on lantana Gulf fritillary butterfly caterpillars on passionflower vine
Agraulis vanillae
Butterfly Size: 2 ½ – 3 ¾”
Habitats: Found in pastures, open fields, forest edges, and gardens

Plants for the Gulf Fritillary Butterfly
HOST PLANTS
- Purple passion-flower (maypop) vine
- Yellow passion-flower vine
FOOD PLANTS
- lantana and other flowering plants

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