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Zilpa Longtail

Chioides zilpa

Description:

Photo take at my backyard this longtail arrive on a Lantana flower, about 5 cm wingspan brown color whit different patches some yellow and some white. Each hindwing has a long tail. Wings are dark gray-brown; forewing has pale spots. Underside of hindwing is mottled and has a trapezoidal white patch.

Habitat:

Tropical scrub and nearby edges. Range: Ecuador north through Central America to Mexico. Regularly strays to South Texas and southeast Arizona.


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Mexico

Lat: 20.85, Long: -86.88

Spotted on Jul 4, 2012
Submitted on Jul 4, 2012

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