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Crimson Patch

Chlosyne janais

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The Crimson Patch (Chlosyne janais), also known as the Janais Patch, is a common New World butterfly found from Colombia north through Central America and Mexico to southern Texas.

Habitat:

Adults inhabit the periphery of lowland tropical to subtropical forests, fields, and along streams, where they feed on flower nectar.

Reference Links:

Crimson Patch - Chlosyne janais - Overview, Crimson Patch, Species Chlosyne janais - Crimson Patch - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Crimson Patch

Chlosyne janais

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Comments (2)
pamsai
thanks bayucca... I should have recognized this one!
bayucca
Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Melitaeini, Chlosyne janais.

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Insects of Costa Rica
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2013

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