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Ruddy Daggerwing

Marpesia petreus

Description:

Photo take in my backyard this finally Ruddy daggerwing are back about 9 cm wingspan. Tip of forewing is elongated. Hindwing has long dagger-like tails. Upperside is orange with 3 thin black lines. Underside is mottled brown and black, resembling a dead leaf.

Habitat:

Subtropical open areas.

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Gerardo Aizpuru
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Gerardo Aizpuru

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Spotted on Jul 11, 2013
Submitted on Jul 11, 2013

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