-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

-Butterflies (Superfamily Papilionoidea)

-Brush-footed Butterflies (Family Nymphalidae)

-Fritillaries and Longwings (Subfamily Heliconiinae)

-Fritillaries (Tribe Argynnini)

-Genus Euptoieta

-Mexican Fritillary (Euptoieta hegesia)

-Euptoieta hegesia ssp. meridiania

The Mexican Fritillary (Euptoieta hegesia) is a vibrant butterfly in the Nymphalidae family, closely related to other fritillary species. It is notable for its bright orange wings, delicate black markings, and adaptability to various habitats. While similar in appearance to the Gulf Fritillary, it can be distinguished by its unique wing patterns and behaviours.