Peck Butterfly House | Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

Peck Butterfly House | Gulf Fritillary Butterfly   The Gulf Fritillary is a medium-sized butterfly with extended forewings.  With a wingspan from 2.5 to 3.7 inches, it’s considered a “longwing” butterfly with long, narrow wings.  Gulf Fritillaries are found primarily in the southern states like Texas and Florida; even Hawaii.  It’s range extends from the southern states into parts of Mexico and Central America.  They are found in mostly sunny areas near open grasslands, parks, and woodlands as well as butterfly gardens.  For the whole story with all images, see Peck Butterfly House | a 7 Image Story.