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Zebra Hairstreak

Arawacus separata

Photo by Ozbird
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Description:

At first, I really thought its head was on the other side.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Ozbird
Thank you DB and Bayucca!
bayucca
Yes, I would also say Arawacus separata. http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/L/arawacus_separata_types.htm Separata Stripestreak or Zebra Hairstreak.
DB
Looks like Arawacus separata: http://www.ecoregistros.com.ar/site/imagen.php?id=12836 http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/L/ih/arawacus0013_i.htm

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