I’ve seen a few Gulf Fritillaries around as recently as last week. In September they were everywhere you looked. These images were taken on the Morris Island end of Folly Beach where they were cavorting around in the flowers growing in the sand.
Although they fly about independently, if one butterfly finds something good another will soon follow.
They seemed OK at sharing if there were two vying for the same spot, and can hardly push each other around the way birds might do.
September 9, 2017, Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve.
Gorgeous photographs! The vibrancy of their color is so fantastic.
Thanks, Laura! I’m always amazed at how intricate their colors and paterns are.
Such beautiful butterflies and wonderful shots, Ellen!
Thanks, Pete. Their colors and the patterns on their wings are amazing.
Lovely Ellen! What a treat to see.
Thank you, Belinda. Glad that you enjoyed them.