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Gulf Fritillary

Dione vanillae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Dione

About

The Gulf fritillary or passion butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) is a bright orange butterfly of the family Nymphalidae and subfamily Heliconiinae. That subfamily was formerly set apart as a separate family, the Heliconiidae. The Heliconiinae are "longwing butterflies", which have long, narrow wings compared to other butterflies. Gulf fritillary is the only member of genus Agraulis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gulf Fritillary?
The scientific name of Gulf Fritillary is Dione vanillae.
What kingdom does Gulf Fritillary belong to?
Gulf Fritillary belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gulf Fritillary belong to?
Gulf Fritillary belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Gulf Fritillary belong to?
Gulf Fritillary belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Gulf Fritillary belong to?
Gulf Fritillary belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Gulf Fritillary belong to?
Gulf Fritillary belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Gulf Fritillary belong to?
Gulf Fritillary belongs to the genus Dione.