British trees A-Z Caledonian forest and native pinewoods
How we are funded Their name is derived from the Latin word, fritillus, meaning chessboard; it is also the name of a flower featuring a checkered pattern.
Acquiring Adults are on the wing throughout the summer, from late June to the end of August.
Who we are Mosses Give Growing Gulf Fritillary caterpillars on a Passion VineCategorized as a "longwing", the wings of the Gulf Fritillary are elongated.Close-up view of a Gulf Fritillary caterpillar devouring a Passion Vine flower budFemale Gulf Fritillary Butterfly hanging upside down on Passion Vine laying eggsGulf Fritillary Butterfly (wings closed) on ZinniaPassion Vine, a host plant for the Gulf Fritillary ButterflyIdentification and Comparison of the Male and Female Gulf FritillaryGulf Fritillary Life Cycle: Stages and TimingsGulf Fritillaries have several broods in the spring and summer, and reach peak populations from August through November in the South and Texas. We restore ancient woodland Our volunteers Our supporter promise Occasional sightings in the region are the result of vagrants. Identify wildlife Foraging The Gulf fritillary, Agraulis vanillae(Linnaeus), is a brightly colored butterfly common across extreme southern portions of the United States. Credit: Juniors Bildarchiv Gmbh / Alamy Stock Photo