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Ruddy Daggerwing

Marpesia petreus

Photo by LivanEscudero
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Tropical lowland forests and edges; hardwood hammocks. Caterpillar Hosts: Common fig (Ficus carica) and wild banyan tree (F. citrifolia) in the fig family.

Notes:

Caught this one resting under a Sea Grape leaf. Wings on one side a bit worn and tattered. I just love the dry leaf camouflage.

Reference Links:

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

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