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Northern Cloudywing

Thorybes pylades

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Upperside is dark brown; clear spots on forewing are small, triangular, and not aligned. Male forewing has a costal fold enclosing scent scales. Underside is brown with gray overscaling; hindwing has 2 dark bands.
Wing Span: 1 1/4 - 1 7/8 inches (3.2 - 4.7 cm).

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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Thorybes pylades

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