Mature larvae of the Gulf Fritillary Butterfly! The larvae are bright orange with numerous black, branched spines! They feed on all parts of Purple passionflower and can rapidly defoliate host vine (as I evidenced it in person, sleeved up and down the plant devouring any thing in site)! Amazing site in person!

Stock photo: Mature larvae of the Gulf Fritillary Butterfly! The larvae are bright orange with numerous black, branched spines! They feed on all parts of Purple passionflower and can rapidly defoliate host vine (as I evidenced it in person, sleeved up and down the plant devouring any thing in site)! Amazing site in person! was taken by simmons48 .