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The accepted scientific name is Agraulis vanillae nigrior.

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Q: What is the scientific name for the Lepidoptera known as the Gulf fritillary?
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When was Gulf Fritillary created?

Gulf Fritillary was created in 1758.


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The Gulf fritillary caterpillar has soft spines that do not sting. However, it is poisonous if ingested.


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This caterpillar is from the Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), also known as the Passion Butterfly. They feed exclusively on species of passionflower.


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The caterpillar you are describing sounds like the Gulf fritillary caterpillar. They have black bodies with orange stripes along their sides and orange spots on the segments. They are not known to sting.


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