Some nearly gone by Morning Glories on the edge of a pond were attracting this Gulf Fritillary.
The supporting vegetation has provided some serious snacking, perhaps that caterpillar in the lower left was the beneficiary.
Gulf Fritillary, Morning Glory
These are beautiful, Ellen!
Thank you, Peter! The Gulf Fritillary has such a wonderful autumn color palette, fits right in with the time of year.
Two beautiful shots, Ellen, love the caterpillar in the shot posing so nicely too!
Thanks, Donna! I wish I had seen the caterpillar when I was taking the shots , although it might have been too distracting to concentrate. š That family of alligators was right behind me and that was enough distraction!