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Common Mestra

Mestra amymone

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan about 35-40 millimeters; colored as shown.

Habitat:

Visiting flowers in the parking lot outside an Arby's and Love's off of U.S. Highway 77.

Reference Links:

Common Mestra - Mestra amymone Ménétriès, 1857 - Overview

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
bayucca
Hi Eric! Walter is still sceptic about this one: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/97246032 Would you mind, please, to take a closer look and help us with the ID? Thanks!

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PublishedNovember 18, 2013

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