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Falcate Metalmark

Emesis tenedia

Description:

Photo take in a jungle path this is a common in the area brown color whit darker marks about 3.5 cm wingspan is feeding on a Acacia tree flower. i can remember which one is this. Tip of forewing of both sexes extends outward slightly. Upperside of male dark brown; female brown with large creamy patch on forewing. Underside of male orange with dark checks; female yellow-brown

Habitat:

A variety of habitats adjacent to forests. Range: Panama north through Central America and Mexico. Rare resident in South Texas.


1 species ID suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 10 months ago
Emesis sp.

2 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 10 months ago

Thanks Bayucca!

bayucca
bayucca 10 months ago

It is an Emesis sp. and most probably Emesis tenedia, Falcate Metalmark:
http://butterfliesofamerica.com/emesis_t...

Mexico

Lat: 20.85, Long: -86.88

Spotted on Jun 24, 2012
Submitted on Jun 24, 2012

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