Emesis tenedia
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
A variety of habitats adjacent to forests. Range: Panama north through Central America and Mexico. Rare resident in South Texas.
It is an Emesis sp. and most probably Emesis tenedia, Falcate Metalmark:
http://butterfliesofamerica.com/emesis_t...
Lat: 20.85, Long: -86.88
Spotted on Jun 24, 2012
Submitted on Jun 24, 2012