| Agraulis vanillae (Linnaeus, 1758) |
| Status: Rare stray |
| Flight Period(s): flight |
Range: This species has been reported from 10 May – 2 August in Nebraska. It flies all year in multiple broods in its home range.
Range: This is a tropical species residing as far north as extreme southern portions of Florida, Texas and California. From there they stray northward as far as Canada. Nebraska records are primarilly southeastern, but this is likely due to this being the location of the observers.
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Larval Hostplant(s): Larvae of the Gulf Fritillary feed on various Passion vines (Passiflora species) including P. incarnata which is sold as an ornamental. The plant is normally not hardy in the state, but might survive some winters in sheltered southern exposures.
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Overwinter: This species does not survive Nebraska winters.
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Commentary/Habitat: While not common, this is the most frequently encountered Longwing in the state. The late Erwin Froemel of Columbus reported finding larvae on Passiflora incarnata.on several occasions, usually rearing several to adults. In Nebraska adults have been reported to take nectar from zinnias and alfalfa.
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| Similar Species: None |
