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Gray Cracker

Hamadryas februa ferentina

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Field Notes

Description:

Photo take near home standing on a wall.Gray Crackers are very common in this area usually spot on top of tree trunks where it camouflage very well.

Habitat:

Found from S TX, E & S Mexico to Brazil

Reference Links:

Hamadryas februa ferentina (live adults, page 1)

Species ID Suggestions

Gray Cracker

Hamadryas februa ferentina
bayucca
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Comments (12)
bayucca
Yes and better start position for attacking other males or other butterflies.
Ashish
yes wall as per description... They might be in right position.. to be watchful from predator from downside.
Gerardo Aizpuru
Is that right that is a good tip have no idea thanks Bayucca:)
bayucca
Looks like wall. Funny thing to remember: Hamadryas will always stay head down, never head up!
Ashish
Here is your matching.. http://www.kidsbutterfly.org/node/135
Ashish
I think its Gray Cracker (Hamadryas februa)
Ashish
Pale Cracker (Hamadryas amphichloe) or Variable Cracker Hamadryas feronia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamadryas_(butterfly)
Ashish
Its one more Variable Cracker. If wings have Aqua Blue spots within its Gray design.

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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Yucatan Peninsula Biodiversity
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PublishedMay 20, 2012

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