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Asterocampa clyton louisa
Butterfly, with damaged wings rescued from pool. Wingspan is approximately 2.5 inches. The wing are a light brown with pale orange yellow spots. The large abdomen and rounded wings indicated that it is female. The butterfly is pollinating a naturally established Mexican Petunia
This butterfly spend much of its time in the neighboring Hackberry trees. Recent high winds may have transported the butterfly into my yard.
ID was from bugguide.
Spotted on May 24, 2014
Submitted on May 27, 2014
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