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May 9, 2016 6:46 PM CST
Name: Melanie
Lutz, Florida (Zone 9b)
Butterflies Enjoys or suffers hot summers Hummingbirder Birds Bee Lover Bookworm
Region: Florida Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Bromeliad Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Identifier Salvias
Welcome! Angela, I think the Regal Fritillary only eats violets and isn't found in your state. You're probably seeing the Gulf Fritillary or perhaps the Variegated Fritillary if it's passion vine they're on.

Gulf Frit: http://www.butterfliesandmoths...

Variegated Frit: http://www.butterfliesandmoths...

Regal Frit: http://www.butterfliesandmoths...

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