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Ruddy daggerwing
Marpesia petreus
26.1785, -98.3663
Field Notes
Description:
Distinctive orange wings with darker bands. Wings measuring 7 to 9.5 cm. Has impressive tails and false eyes to confuse predators. Resembles a leaf from underside (pic3). This is the only one that I saw.
Habitat:
Spotted at the edge of a wooded area at the National Butterfly Center near Mission, Texas.
Notes:
Adults nectar on a variety of plants. Range from Brazil to Texas.
Reference Links:
Marpesia petreus - Wikipedia
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
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