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Leptotes marina

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Upperside blue; male with purple tinge, female with no white. Underside of forewing with unbroken pale brown bands from costa to inner margin.
Wing Span: 7/8 - 1 1/8 inches (2.2 - 2.9 cm).

Habitat:

Planting along city walking trail.

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