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Hylephila phyleus
Antennae are very short. Male wide black stigma. Underside of the hindwing is scattered with small black spots. Female: Upperside is dark brown with a very irregular orange band. Underside of hindwing is pale brown with paler checks. Wing Span: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches (3.2 - 3.8 cm).
Puddling in the sand along the edge of Lake Lewisville.
Spotted on Aug 19, 2013
Submitted on Aug 25, 2013
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