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Togarna hairstreak

Arawacus togarna

Photo by Jeff Dreier
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Distinctive stripes. It is interesting that this butterfly has a "false head". In the photo, the head of the butterfly is actually on the right. The hairstreak's hindwing tails look mlike antennae and the black extension on the hindwings looks like a head. Probably a defense against some visual predators that may target the head.

Habitat:

Openings in Pacific lowland forest

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PublishedJune 26, 2013

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