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Tropical leafwing
Anaea aidea
26.1775, -98.3654
Field Notes
Description:
The Tropical leafwing is a brush-footed butterfly in the subfamily Charaxinae. The underside of wings mimics dead leaves and the upperside is orange with dark markings near the border. It has a wingspan of 57–78 mm (2.2–3.1 in). The larvae feed on Croton species.
Habitat:
Spotted along a shaded trail at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas. Attracted to a log that has a banana paste that is applied by the N.B.C. to attract and observe insects.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 13, 2020
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