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Brazilian Skipper, Larger Canna Leafroller or Canna Skipper

Calpodes ethlius

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Robust. Forewing is long and pointed, hindwing is lobed. Upperside is brown-black with large translucent spots on both forewing and hindwing. Underside is red-brown; hindwing has 3 or 4 cream spots.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard with some cannas, though butterfly was not on them.

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Calpodes ethlius

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