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Banded Peacock or Fatima

Anartia fatima

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A very common, medium sized butterfly, flying low to the ground feeding on flowers beside the dirt road.
Wing Span: 2 3/8 - 2 5/8 inches (6 - 7 cm)

Habitat:

Subtropical open and disturbed areas such as fields, weedy places, orchards, and second growth.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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