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Leopard Lacewing

Cethosia cyane

Photo by Mick G
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium butterfly with a wing span of approximately 3-3.5 inches. Top of wing is bright range in the middle and on the body of the butterfly with striking black margins. White trim.

Habitat:

Located in a conservatory. Captive individual. Does not exist outside of this enclosed and protected environment

Species ID Suggestions

Leopard Lacewing

Cethosia cyane

Malay Lacewing

Cethosia hypsea

Comments (1)

Mick, please can you check out Ryan's suggestion & update the spotting. Ryan is extremely knowledgeable on the captive species of butterfly in Florida.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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