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Grapevine Epimenis

Psychomorpha epimenis

Photo by nexttogone
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan 22-27 mm - Body and wings black; forewing with large white patch; hindwing with large red or orange patch.

Habitat:

TX-FL-MA-MN / PQ-ON - MPG - Wooded areas - Adults fly March to June (Occasionally as early as February) - Larvae feed on the leaves of grape, Vitis (Vitaceae) - Common nectar genera: Forestiera, Prunus, Crataegus, Cercis spp. -

Notes:

Found on Carolina Cherry Laurel.

Species ID Suggestions

Grapevine Epimenis

Psychomorpha epimenis

Mexican Longwing

Heliconius hortense

Comments (1)

Thank you, DespinaT and Keith... I am agreeing with Keith on this one. Thanks Agnes! ")

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