Gulf Fritillary by Richardphotos
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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)
Great composition of beautiful shots!!
stunning
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!!!
Very beautiful, lovely dedication to Ludy.
Great color and composition-truly excellent photos!!!
Ohhh, sorry to hear that :o( beautiful and thoughtful dedi Richard S ~ Hugs ~
a very lovely butterflies and fantastic captures. Great Richard! :D
Very beautiful work!
So incredibly lovely, Richard... What amazing colors here! So perfectly complimentary. My thoughts and strength to Ludy. Thank you for sharing the news..
Wow! Excellent.
Lovely work Bravo Richard
A beautiful dedication, our prayers are with Ludy.
Lovely macros !
It looks like it's posing for you in the top photo.
Beautiful! Interesting coloring!!!
Oh that's awful about Ludy! Hope she is doing better Richard! An excellent display of that butterfly!
I love how the butterfly matches the colour of the flowers. Great shot!!
Magnifica captura da magia da natureza, fantatico meu amigo, aplausos (5)
Excellent captures!Well done!!
Excellent shot!!!!!!
Beautiful I am sure she will like Sweet day to you with a smile
Fascinating and beautiful!
STunning captures, and love the over all hue! Bravo!
Fantastic macro my friend....!!! Have a very good detail......!!!
fantastic!!!
Wonderful image...amazing colors
Amazing flower and butterly, Richard. Super shot, great dedication!!!
MARAVILHOSAS FOTOS .ADOREI,LINDA BORBOLETA E AS FLORES.MAGNIFICA DEDICATÓRIA PARA NOSSA GRANDE AMIGA LUDY.+++++++++5
What a wonderful butterfly, beautiful flower and great colors!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with this dedication. Lovely work.