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Zaretis Leafwing

Zaretis strigosus

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Field Notes

Notes:

As the summer goes by, some butterflies show the scars of many a battle.

Species ID Suggestions

Isidora Leafwing

Zaretis isidora

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Comments (4)
bayucca
Yes, badly, but not enough not to ID it ;-)...
Sergio Monteiro
Thank you, Bayucca. It was the first time I saw this one. Pity that it was so badly damaged.
bayucca
Take #5: http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/zaretis_isidora_specimens.htm
bayucca
I have no books, but it is Nymphalidae, Charaxinae, Zaretis sp. for sure, and most probably Zaretis isidora.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Borboletas do Parana - Butterflies from Parana, Brazil
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2012

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