Nymphalidae : Heliconiinae
Agraulis vanillae Maynard, 1869
Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae Maynard, 1869
Gulf Fritillary
Description and Similar Species: Wingspan 62-80mm. Sexes similar. The only confusion species is the Flambeau Dryas iulia but this has few black markings on the upperside and lacks the silvery-white patches on the underside.
Range: Southern USA to Argentina and throughout the West Indies.
Status: Widespread and very common in open areas in Cuba.
Nectar Plants: Lantana, Bidens pilosa, Tournefortia hirsutissima, Cordia, Ageratum, Ipomoea.
Larval Foodplants: Various Passiflora species. The eggs are laid on the tips of the the leaves or on the tendrils.
Range: Southern USA to Argentina and throughout the West Indies.
Status: Widespread and very common in open areas in Cuba.
Nectar Plants: Lantana, Bidens pilosa, Tournefortia hirsutissima, Cordia, Ageratum, Ipomoea.
Larval Foodplants: Various Passiflora species. The eggs are laid on the tips of the the leaves or on the tendrils.
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