Gulf Fritillaries are known for their medium to fast flight pace, gracefully darting and gliding among flowers.
   In its adult form, they are a medium-sized butterfly that has extended forewings and a wingspan range of 6.5 to 9.5 cm.
   They exhibit sexual dimorphism as females are generally distinctively larger in size than males.
    Adults reveal a mesmerizing bright orange color, adorned with black markings and three distinctive white spots rimmed in black.
   The ventral side of the wings presents a contrast with its brownish color and silvery white spots, a beautiful sight whether the wings are open or closed.
   The ventral side of the wings is brown and speckled with silvery white dots.
  In contrast, the dorsal surface layer of the wings is deep orange in color with black streaks running across.
   In addition to the size difference between the two sexes, females are usually darker in color and are more marked with black streaks compared to the males. 
   Pheromones play a critical role in male - female courtship, with males emitting sex pheromones that contribute to mate choice in females.
   Courtship begins when a male flies and lands near a perching female, who is most likely perched on a host plant, such as several species of the Passiflora genus.
   Once the male has landed, he assumes a position next to the female with their heads together and with their bodies aligned at a 45-degree angle.
   At this time, the male engages in a specific action called the wing clap display in which the male continuously claps its wings open and closed.             During this time, the antennae of the female are placed between the opening and closing wings. After the male ceases wing movement, he will move into a position that facilitates genital contact with the female. The average duration of the copulation process including the wing clap display is approximately 11 seconds.
   Adults live approximately 14 to 27 days.