Variegated Fritillary

Euptoieta claudia

The Variegated Fritillary is a common sight when hiking throughout Texas. It prefers open habitat and can be found in prairies, brushland, and roadsides.

It often flies close to the ground and will light upon small flowers in the grass. It nectars on a variety of flowers and is a common sight among the spring wildflowers.

It’s only close lookalike is the Mexican Fritillary which is only found in south Texas.