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Alana White-Skipper

Heliopetes alana

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Field Notes

Description:

Photo take in my backyard around 3 cm wingspan white and black patterns this one is feeding on a lantana plant flower.

Habitat:

Subtropical

Reference Links:

Heliopetes alana (Reakirt, 1868)

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PublishedJuly 10, 2013

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