Pages

▼

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Butterflies of the Maypop

The beautiful Maypop flower.
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/020/c/8/maypop_passionflower_by_laemperatrizmacaria-d305b60.jpg

The Maypop (Passiflora incarnata, that I recently wrote about in this post) is the primary host plant for a few butterfly species in North America. Growing up in South Florida, I distinctly remember both the passion flowers (although I still am not sure if they were Passiflora incarnata or other closely related species that need the more tropical weather of southern Florida) and a few of these butterflies. But I did not know how closely their lives intertwined. I am always amazed at the beauty of God's creation as seen in the wide variety of plant and animal species.

Gulf Fritillary (aka Passion Butterfly)
Agraulis vanillae
Uses the Maypop for food (leaves) as a caterpillar and food (nectar) as adults.


Gulf Fritillary (aka Passion Butterfly), Agraulis vanillae, on a Maypop flower.



http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/guide/images/agraulis_vanillae_big.jpg

http://www.jaxshells.org/fritt.jpg


Variegated Fritillary
Eutoieta claudia

Uses the Maypop for food (leaves) as a caterpillar and food (nectar) as adults.



http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabambc/species-data/Euptoieta-claudia-photo-8.jpg

http://wisconsinbutterflies.org/images/species/0000/3136/Variegated_Fritillary.jpg

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3x1WmJm1CbN-GAXASJhGyTANuT6GfSvC6edmwmgPGAWPHAjOMa4ZIPrPT33Vn7EqVysxEwUK5_2y-2GF2nO2I4ETaCKz5MuPFHONYqRUdzOwRZniR4SU6aGtmGoeFdmQ_6qYnLrMc1c/s1600/variegated+fritillary+caterpillar.jpg


Banded Hairstreak
Satyrium calanus
Uses the Maypop for food (nectar) as an adult.

http://www.owlspleasure.com/photos/banha4.jpg

http://www.buglifecycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hairstreak-caterpillar-1.jpg




Red-Banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops
Uses the Maypop for food (nectar) as an adult.


http://content63.eol.org/content/2011/11/02/10/20544_580_360.jpg

Julia Butterfly (aka Julia Heliconian, The Flame)
Dryas iulia
Uses the Maypop for food (leaves) as a caterpillar.


http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Dryas%20iulia%20group%20071x.jpg

http://www.dallasbutterflies.com/Butterflies/LARVA/pics/iulialarva.jpg

Zebra Heliconian (aka Zebra Longwing)
Heliconius charithonia
Uses the Maypop for food (leaves) as a caterpillar.


The Zebra Heliconian, official butterfly of the state of Florida.
http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabast/ZebraNIBP110506gq.JPG

http://www.dallasbutterflies.com/Butterflies/LARVA/pics/charithoniuslarva.jpg

Mexican Silverspot
Dione moneta
Uses the Maypop for food (leaves) as a caterpillar.


http://neotropicalbutterflies.com/Site%20Revision/Pages/Nymphalidae_Pages/Heliconiinae%20Tribes/Heliconiini_Longwings/Longwing_images/Dione%20moneta%20Mex%20Silverspot%20D%20WGC%20122002%20Novillo%2062c.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/112/308299363_ab9a443656.jpg

http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabast/MSilverspotCat0906MQ.jpg






at

10 comments:

  1. Michael MeredithMay 4, 2019 at 2:26 AM

    that is a hybrid with maypop

    ReplyDelete
  2. www.mcafee.com/activateMay 25, 2020 at 1:56 PM

    A fantastic site with content that is interesting, this is precisely what I want. Thank you for making this site, and I will be seeing again. Rarely do I come across a blog mcafee.com/activate

    ReplyDelete
  3. GOSTOPSITE33September 20, 2021 at 2:23 PM

    I like this website its a master peace ! Glad I found this on google .
    I must say, as a lot as I enjoyed reading what you had to say, I couldn't help but lose interest after a while.
    고스톱

    ReplyDelete
  4. TOTOSAFEDB33September 20, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    The ability to work from anywhere with an internet connection provides me with greater flexibility while traveling, whether it be to visit family, travel to watch my favorite sports on TV. I’m looking for this kind of flexibility.
    토토사이트

    ReplyDelete
  5. 온라인바카라November 30, 2021 at 7:40 AM

    Hello, I am one of the most impressed people in your article. 온라인바카라 If possible, please visit my website as well. Thank you.


    ReplyDelete
  6. yadongbizJanuary 25, 2022 at 12:28 PM

    I like this website its a master peace ! Glad I found this on google . I must say, as a lot as I enjoyed reading what you had to say, I couldn't help but lose interest after a while. Feel free to visit my website; 야설

    ReplyDelete
  7. japanyadongcomJanuary 25, 2022 at 12:29 PM

    I must thank you for the efforts you’ve put in writing this blog. I am hoping to view the same high-grade blog posts from you later on as well.
    한국야동

    ReplyDelete
  8. koreayadongcomJanuary 25, 2022 at 12:29 PM

    In fact, your creative writing abilities has inspired me to get my very own blog now ?? Thank you for the auspicious writeup Feel free to visit my website;
    국산야동

    ReplyDelete
  9. chinayadongnetJanuary 25, 2022 at 12:30 PM

    I'm writing on this topic these days, , but I have stopped writing because there is no reference material.
    일본야동

    ReplyDelete
  10. yahanvideonetJanuary 25, 2022 at 12:30 PM

    Then I accidentally found your article. I can refer to a variety of materials, so I think the work I was preparing will work! Thank you for your efforts. Feel free to visit my website; 일본야동

    ReplyDelete