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The Gulf Artillary belongs to the subfamily Heliconiinae. Members of this group are unique for collecting pollen in their proboscis. After the pollen is collected it is absorbed through the walls of the proboscis.
No documented examples.
No documented examples.
The Gulf Fritillary feeds on Maypops and other passion-vine species. Passion Flower is the larval foodplant.
The Gulf Fritillary is a resident throughout the southern United States down into Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America.
Biogeographic Regions: nearctic (Native ); neotropical (Native )
The Gulf Fritillary prefers subtropical second growth, woodland edges, brushy fields, and city gardens.
Terrestrial Biomes: savanna or grassland ; forest ; rainforest ; scrub forest
The Gulf Artillary has pointed forewings and a wing span of 2.0 to 2.5 inches. The upperside of the butterfly is bright orange with brown and black markings. The underside is a deeper color with distinct elongated silver spots. Females are darker with heavier markings.
Other Physical Features: ectothermic ; bilateral symmetry
Males search for freshly emerged females. The eggs are laid singly on passion-vines. The egg of the Gulf Fritillary is yellow, oblong, and ribbed. Mature larvae are a dark brown or black with red-orange stripes and rows of complex black spines.
