This is a Variegated Fritillary butterfly. Check out the details wings. That is amazing.
She must have really wanted us to take a photo .. Every time we came close to her, she would fly ahead about 10 feet, wait for us, then repeat the process.
~ Rick
This tool I use to help me identify butterflies when I am confused (often) says this is a Variegated Fritillary. I really doubt it, but I am going with it. I photograpned him with my iPhone on the banks of the Miami River.
~ Rick
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