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Mimosa Yellow

Eurima/Pyrisitia nise nephe

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Field Notes

Description:

The upperside of the forewing has narrow black outer edges. Black margins of the hindwing are uncommon in males, but always absent in females.

Habitat:

Manuel Antonio.

Reference Links:

Eurema nise, http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Pieridae/Pyrisitia_nise_nelphe_Santa…

Species ID Suggestions

Mimosa Yellow

Pyrisitia cf. nise nelphe

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bayucca
Pyrisitia sp. and looks like being Pyrisitia nise nelphe. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Pieridae/Pyrisitia_nise_nelphe_Santa_Ana_TX_10-29-04_i.htm http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Pieridae/Pyrisitia_nise_nelphe_Santa_Ana_NWR_Hidalgo_Co_TX_USA_10-V-03_83_i.htm http://butterfliesofamerica.com/pyrisitia_nise_nelphe.htm

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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedJune 21, 2014

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