Category: Larval host plants various species of violets

  • Orange On Orange

    I captured this Orange On Orange this afternoon. A Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) thoroughly enjoying the nectar of Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa). This creature was dining on the nectar for at least 45 minutes. Quite satisfied with its discovery. Female Great Spangled Fritillaries lay their eggs near violets in August or September. The newly…