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Anartia jatrophae
The males of the species display a unique territorial behavior, in which they stake out a territory typically 15 m in diameter that contains larval host plants. They perch in this area and aggressively protect it from other insects and other male white peacocks.
Southeastern United States, Central America, and throughout much of South America.
Spotted on Mar 7, 2015
Submitted on Mar 9, 2015
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