A Gulf Fritillary feeding on statice at the edge of a marsh.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 2, 2023
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly
Tag Archives: Gulf Fritillary
Butterfly Contrast
Here’s another view of the bold Gulf Fritillary I featured yesterday.
In contrast, this one was tattered and faded.
That’s quite a chunk missing out of his forewing, and the hind wings have some damage, too. But he could still fly.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 26, 2022
Butterflies on Honeysuckle
As the morning warmed up I could smell the honeysuckle as I walked along the dike and pretty soon several butterflies appeared.
This Gulf Fritillary was a very bold orange, and in pristine shape like he had just hatched.
Several Skippers were intent on feeding from the underside of the leaves, this one popped out for just a moment.
This last butterfly looks like a Sulpher Butterfly, but was much smaller, about this size of a dime (Diameter 0.750 in. ~ 19.05 mm) . Research turns up it is likely a Little Yellow.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 26, 2022
Gulf Fritillaries, Wildflowers
A number of Gulf Fritillary butterflies were feeding in a stand of wildflowers at the edge of a field on a sunny October day.
Some were in perfect physical condition.
Others were exhibiting signs of some challenges.
Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 14, 2022
Wordless Wednesday: Morning Glory
Folly Beach, SC
September 19, 2022
Gulf Fritillary On Sand Dune Flowers
Gulf Fritillary butterfly flitting around in an autumn hued scene.
Folly Beach, SC
September 19, 2022
Gulf Fritillary, Contrasting Sides
The Gulf Fritillary is a recurring fall subject on my blog–how could I pass up photographing this beauty, especially on such vibrant yellow flowers?
The underside of the wings are a completely different pattern.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 16, 2022
Gulf Fritillary on Wildflowers
Gulf Fritillary on wildflowers growing in the beach dunes.
Folly Beach, SC
October 14, 2021
Silent Sunday: Gulf Fritillary Butterflies
October 14, 2021
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly
This was my first Gulf Fritillary sighting this summer.
This one gave me quite a few views around this purple flower spike.
Including a view of his fully open wings.
And lastly, a side view as he climbed the spike.
August 23, 2021