12-02-2007. Falcon State Park, TX. ©Berry Nall or as stated

The upperside of a fresh Mexican Silverspot shimmers with honey-colored golden hues, making it a truly stunning butterfly. The underside is similar to the Gulf Fritillary.

Life History of Mexican Silverspot

 
Host plants recorded
in Starr County, TX:
  • Corky-stem passionflower, Passiflora suberosa
  • Cultivated passion flower, Passiflora x atropurpurea
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