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Theona Checkerspot Butterfly- male

Chlosyne theona mullinsi

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Description:

A subspecies of the Theona Checkerspot found in central Mexico. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/chlosyne_theona_mullinsi_live1.htm

Habitat:

Southwestern U.S. south to Mexico. Desert foothills, subtropical scrub, limestone ridges & open oak woodlands. Host plants: Ceniza blanca (Leucophyllum texanum and L. frutescens).

Reference Links:

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

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