Ruddy Daggerwing
Marpesia petreus
20.6282, -87.0757
Field Notes
Description:
Photo take in my backyard this finally Ruddy daggerwing are back about 9 cm wingspan. Tip of forewing is elongated. Hindwing has long dagger-like tails. Upperside is orange with 3 thin black lines. Underside is mottled brown and black, resembling a dead leaf.
Habitat:
Tropical lowland forests and edges; hardwood hammocks. Found from Brazil north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to southern Florida. Strays north to Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and South Texas.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 4, 2013
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