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Chiosyee facinia

Photo by joanbstanley
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31.1084, -97.4989

Field Notes

Description:

Variable. Upperside is black with a very wide orange or cream median band and small orange or white postmedian spots. Underside of hindwing is black with a yellow to cream-colored median band, small white postmedian spots, and large cream-colored marginal spots. Red spot near abdomen is usually separate from the median band.
Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 2 inches (3.5 - 5.1 cm).

Habitat:

Habitat yard on Belton Lake.

Reference Links:

Chlosyne lacinia

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