Wednesday, December 30, 2020

December 30, 2020


I am a female Gulf Fritillary
You know because I'm a little bit darker than my mate
The three white dots on my forewing are bordered by black.
The difference is subtle, I'm just a tad more ornate.

Location: Fellsmere Grade Road, Fellsmere

Sources: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/gulf_fritillary.htm
https://www.butterfliesathome.com/gulf-fritillary-butterfly.htm

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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