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Tiger-striped Leafwing

Consul fabius cecrops

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange and black striped butterfly with white spots edging top and bottom wings

Habitat:

butterfly garden

Notes:

We saw this one in the wild in a couple places - in particular Tortugeuro park. They seem partial to resting under leaves. In the last photo he landed on my shirt and I caught the picture over my shoulder

Species ID Suggestions

Tiger-striped Leafwing

Consul fabius cecrops

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Comments (4)
bayucca
A fascinating Leafwing! Wonderful shot! Look at the ventral view, looks completely different!
KarenSaxton
It was lovely. THere were just enough things we didn't see to make me want to go back sometime
KarenL
It looks like you had a productive trip Karen!

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PublishedDecember 31, 2011

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