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Atala

Eumaeus atala

Photo by LydiaMarie
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Field Notes

Description:

Atala hairstreak laying eggs on Coontie (Zamia integrifolia) in my garden.

Notes:

The Atala nearly became extinct due to over-harvesting of Coontie in South Florida.

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PublishedJuly 12, 2014

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