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Orange-barred Emesis

Emesis cypria

Photo by Ismael Chaves
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Description:

This species is normally encountered as solitary males, seen when imbibing moisture from damp soil, or when basking on the foliage of bushes or herbaceous plants. It has a quite rapid flight over short distances, but tends to remain settled for long periods, even in hot sunshine.

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Orange-barred Emesis

Emesis cypria

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PublishedNovember 26, 2011

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