Gulf Fritillary

2018-07-082018-08-31Sherry Felix

I didn’t know it at first but soon found out from other lepidoptera enthusiasts that the Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae incarnata) is a rare visitor to New York City. It is called the gulf Fritillary because it has been seen far out over the Gulf of Mexico. This one has been hanging out in the Conservatory Garden in Central Park for a few days. Its host plant is the Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata). A life butterfly for me.

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), Central Park 7/7/2018

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae on Narrowleaf Zinea (Zinnia angustifolia), Central Park 7/7/2018

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) on a Purple Cone Flower (Echinacea purpurea), Central Park 7/7/2018

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) on a Campanula, Central Park 7/7/2018

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) on a Hydrangea, Central Park 7/7/2018

Cabbage White (Pieris rapae), Central Park 7/7/2018

Photography Journal Blog 2018-07-11 / 3:12 am

That’s a beautiful gallery of images.

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- Sherry Felix 2018-07-11 / 5:42 am
  
  Thanks very mnuch
  
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BirdNation 2018-07-09 / 9:11 pm

Beautiful pictures!

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- Sherry Felix 2018-07-10 / 2:45 am
  
  Thanks. I selected the best from dozens.
  
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Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog 2018-07-09 / 5:20 pm

Great pics, Sherry! I still very fondly remember my very elderly high school Biology teacher saying “Lepidoptera” in her magical (and love for nature) kind of way! 🙂

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- Sherry Felix 2018-07-09 / 8:16 pm
  
  Yes, a fun word – Lepidoptera.
  
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1nmbirder 2018-07-09 / 12:51 am

Beautiful shots. And congratulations on the lifer!

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- Sherry Felix 2018-07-09 / 8:43 am
  
  Thanks. I have dozens more not so good .
  
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Trini Lind 2018-07-08 / 9:22 pm

It’s stunning! 😍🦋😍🦋

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- Sherry Felix 2018-07-09 / 8:40 am
  
  Thanks so much Trini
  
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  - Trini Lind 2018-07-09 / 10:02 am
    
    💖💖💖 All your Photography is so beautiful!
    
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