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Anartia jatrophae

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Field Notes

Description:

Upperside is white with light brown markings and a double row of light crescents at the margins. Forewing has one round, black spot; hindwing has two. Dry season (winter) form is larger and paler; wet season (summer form) is smaller and darker.

Habitat:

Near Cerro Chato.

Notes:

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Anartia-jatrophae

Reference Links:

Anartia jatrophae

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PublishedJune 18, 2014

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