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Leopard Lacewing

Cethosia cyane

Photo by Mick G
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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

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Cethosia cyane

Species ID Suggestions

Leopard Lacewing

Cethosia cyane

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gatorfellows
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Malay Lacewing

Cethosia hypsea

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Ryan Fezz
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Comments (1)
KarenL
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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