Variegated Fritillary
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Description
A medium-sized, orange-brown butterfly of open fields. Wing shape is more variable than most butterflies, varying from almost squarish, to having very elongated forewings.
Habitat
Open fields, agricultural lands, prairies, grasslands and scrub.
Flight Period
Throughout warm weather..
Caterpillar Foodplants
Violets (Viola) passionflowers (Passilfora) and others. A transitional species between heliconians that feed on passionflowers and greater fritillaries (genus Speyeria) that feed on violets.
Scientific Information
