I thought this would interest a few of you.The Gulf Fritillary Butterflies are everywhere here in my yard because of my Passion Flower Vines. This is my vine and green fruit.The eggs are laid on the underside of the leaves. Passion Flower Vine and Fruit ( photo / image / picture from glendann's Garden ) Then I noticed the Caterpillars everywhere.On my vines. Caterpillars ( photo / image / picture from glendann's Garden ) Then I noticed these glued upside down on the side of my house. Getting ready to turn into a beautiful butterfly ( photo / image / picture from glendann's Garden ) There are empty ones hanging all over the place.This is an old window leaniing against my house.The whiteish ones are empty and the dark ones still have butterflies in them. lots hanging on an old window ( photo / image / picture from glendann's Garden ) This is a butterfly that is still damp and upside down.I hope you can see it in almost the center of the picture. Wet butterfly ( photo / image / picture from glendann's Garden ) Here is the dried ones .I couldn't get the other one better. The great butterfly in all its glory ( photo / image / picture from glendann's Garden )
It seemsd to me, Glenda, that this is the first time that you have done a posting like this. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it. I am a real nature-lover and this piece of yours shows the various stages in the life of a butterfly so well. I even called my bride to come and have a look. We both liked the orderly and informative way that you presented this series of fotos and explanation. The life-cycle of a butterfly is part of the garden experince, I believe. Butterflies; like bees, are partners with us in gardening and knowing about them and how they live helps us to live with them instead of always destroying them on sight. Thanks again, Glenda. p.s. I had to look up the Gulf Fritillary to see what it looked like. Saaaayyyy...That's a pretty thing!
What a great series of photographs Glenda. You have shown us all the stages from the egg right through to the newly emerged butterfly. Thanks for taking the time to show us the life cycle of your Fritillaries.
Entertaining set of photos Glenda. I found it hard to make out the final photo but the rest were great
I love this post. I called my youngest over to have a look, since she loves butterflies nearly as much as I do. And I think I can see the upside-down one hanging to dry too.
Thank you all so much .I enjoyed being able to do this.Sjord I learned from reading your post and you are so good at explaining everything.Thanks teacher. I will try to get the last picture better Frank.
That's a great post, Glenda! I had never heard of the Fritillary butterfly before. You did a great job finding and showing us each stage. I really like it.
What a great series of photos Glenda! The Caterpillars sure do look ugly when you consider what lovely butterflies they turn into. Is your Passion Fruit edible?
wonderful post glendann! and the pics were awesome. i had never heard of this butterfly before. are they mainly southern?
Yes,Netty they are eible.They are a seditive and you can't eat a whole fruit .They are like a pomegranite inside and sweet.Great for a good nights sleep.
