Hibicus & Passion Flower

Too bloody hot for much to be blooming in the garden right now, but this was pretty. The little holes in the leaves are from the caterpillars of the gulf fritillaries that munch on them. There are typically 12-20 butterflies in my garden in the morning, though most have flown off by evening.

Caterpillars: (not my photo)

The fritillary:

More info on passion flower vines and fritillaries here.

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