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Goatweed Leafwing Butterfly

Anaea andria

Photo by gatorfellows
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Underside looks like a dead leaf. Male summer form is dull red with a barely hooked forewing tip, and a short tail on the hindwing. Male winter form is redder with more dark markings, a definitely hooked forewing tip, and a longer tail than the summer form. Both female forms are lighter red and have an irregular yellow submarginal band. The winter female form has hooked forewing tips. Wing Span: 2 3/8 - 3 1/4 inches (6 - 8.2 cm).

Habitat:

Tree in a black land prarie

Notes:

Collin County Adventure Camp is a branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and an ACA accredited facility and program. Explore the unique environment of the Black Land Prairie in our Outdoor Education program.

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Comments (3)

Thanks Antonio and Rieko. This is one of my favorite butterflies to find :)
Beautiful photo Gatorfellows,great collours,congrats and thanks for sharing

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