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Tiger Leafwing

Consul fabius

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Description:

This butterfly was spotted at a feeding station. In fact, I did not see any others. They are so well camouflaged!!
Spotted in captivity; see notes.

Habitat:

Mexico to Bolivia

Notes:

Spotted at the Florida Museum of Natural History Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Consul (genus), Butterflies of Amazonia - Consul fabius

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PublishedSeptember 26, 2011

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