Gulf Fritillary on Yellow Zinnia

The Gulf Fritillary is know to release a chemical odor to ward off predators and it tends to keep the predators away. The host plant is the passion flower.

[Kate]

Great colors and focus

[Judith Johnson]

Beautiful

[moni kozi]

This is awesome

[Mags]

Great closeup! I can see the tips of the antennae.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful close up capture.

[gloria jones]

Lovely capture, colors

[Diana]

Such a gorgeous butterfly beautifully captured.

[Lesley]

Stunning detail. Really lovely.

[Milanie]

You caught him so well against those yellows

[Bill]

Beautiful capture.

[Poppo Livy]

Terrific shot of the flutterby

[haskar]

Beautifully captured.

[GaryW]

Lovely!