Variegated Fritillary Butterfly (Euptoieta claudia)
Orange Wings with Black Lines and Edges
Copyright: Fred Miller
The Variegated Fritillary is a shapely butterfly that has somewhat scalloped edges and wavy black lines on the upper side of its orange wings. The undersides of its wings are tan and brown, making it resemble a dead leaf.
There are no shiny spots like other fritillary butterflies. The caterpillar of this unique butterfly is a sleek orange with white spots and black, branched spines. The chrysalis is a wondrous pearl color, sometimes with brown spots, and shiny gold spikes. This butterfly is truly a pleasure to welcome into your garden.
See the photos below to help you identify the butterfly and caterpillar.
Variegated Fritillary Photos, Facts, And Information
Orange Body with Black Stripes and White Spots
Copyright: Nicole J. Lenz
Caterpillar in āJā Shape
Copyright: Nicole J. Lenz
Variegated Fritillary
Copyright: Fred Miller
Variegated Fritillary Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Variegated Fritillary: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Variegated Fritillary: (What is this?)
Variegated Fritillary Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Longwing (Heliconiinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 3/4 in. to 3 1/8 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Open areas, pastures, fields, prairies
Similar To: Great Spangled Fritillary, Gulf Fritillary
Variegated Fritillary Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
