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Ruddy Daggerwing

Marpesia petreus

Description:

Photo take at my backyard this orange butterfly arrive to this flowers from a common plant tree in the area. Orange and black marks across on the upperside and light beige color looks like a dry leaf underside about 10 cm wingspan wings has a special shape. this is the best shot i can get.

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3 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Thanks Liam you nail this one :)

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Thanks Liam!

Liam
Liam 11 years ago

It could be a Ruddy Daggerwing (Marpesia petreus): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruddy_Dagge...

Gerardo Aizpuru
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Gerardo Aizpuru

Mexico

Spotted on May 22, 2012
Submitted on May 22, 2012

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