Gulf Fritillary butterfly

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Holy_Ghost_Orchid
gptkb:Ghost_orchid
gptkbp:adult_plumage can vary by region
gptkbp:attraction high
gptkbp:behavior territorial during mating season
remains motionless
remains still and hidden
gptkbp:color brown or green
orange with black spots
some individuals may appear darker
bright orange with black markings
gptkbp:conservation_status not currently threatened
gptkbp:cuisine zinnias, lantanas, and milkweed
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in butterfly gardens
gptkbp:diet nectar from flowers
gptkbp:distribution southern United States to South America
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:yellow
on host plants
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nymphalidae
gptkbp:first_flight fast and erratic
gptkbp:foraging_behavior morning and afternoon
feeds during the day
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Dione
gptkbp:habitat near nectar sources.
on or near host plants
open areas, gardens, and fields
sunny areas with flowers
gptkbp:has_friend varies with temperature
about 1 week
chrysalis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gulf Fritillary butterfly
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:mythological_figure
herbivorous
daytime
green with white stripes
about 2 weeks
depends on food availability
requires moisture
feeds on leaves of host plants
green with spines
passionflower vines
spines and camouflage
blends with host plant leaves
found on passionflower vines
gptkbp:lifespan complete metamorphosis
2 to 4 weeks
depends on environmental conditions
gptkbp:mascot resembles plant material
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
females are choosy
gptkbp:migration limited, mostly local movements
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic toxic butterflies
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:mythological_figure
in the pupal stage
gptkbp:predators birds, spiders, and other insects
wasps and ants
gptkbp:premiered_on occurs in warm weather
gptkbp:reproduction oviposition on host plants
gptkbp:research_interest studied for mimicry and behavior
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Dione_juno
gptkbp:seasonal_activities spring to fall
gptkbp:size diurnal
gptkbp:wingspan 2.5 to 3.5 inches