This show-off is a gulf fritillary - a bright orange butterfly with black markings and silvery white spots on the underside. Where there are fritillarys, there are likely passion flower vines as that is their primary host plant. Naples Botanical Garden, Bayshore & Thomasson Dr., Naples, FL
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What a great closeup. And I love the fact that you have given us some extra information as well. Thank you
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