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Gulf Fritillary
Stanley Jones

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae)

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae: Nymphalidae) Nectaring Lantana. A common butterfly of the southern US from southern California east to the East Coast of the USA. I was surprised to find it in Ollantaytambo, Per at high elevation. Apparently a fairly common species there.
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Habitat
Urban setting in disturbed semi-humid montane scrub situated in the Sacred Valley at 2,792 m (9,160 ft) elevation. Manicured grounds.
Location
Hotel Pakaritampu, Ollantaytambo, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Agraulis vanillae
Equipment used
Canon
drkishore
Such a dazzling beauty Stanley!!! Nice to know this one is thriving well at two locations across the globe!!! Stunning colors and a fabulous close up with lovely detail!!! TFS!!!
 
KC Foggin
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A butterfly I am partial to and a smashing capture Stanley. Their under wings are as colorful as the top side.
 
B
marvelous colors of both the butterfly and the flowers, Stanley!!! first rate portrait of this beauty, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
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Do you know, his colours reminded me of a hot fire LOL

A cracking picture this Stanley and a very pretty butterfly. Very well done lad.
 

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