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Mexican fritillary

Euptoieta hegesia

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

Bright orange butterfly with distinctive markings. Wingspan: 2.5 to 3 inches.

Habitat:

Spotted nectaring on lantana at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas.

Reference Links:

Euptoieta hegesia - Wikipedia, Species Euptoieta hegesia - Mexican Fritillary - Hodges#4448 - BugGuide.Net

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