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Marpesia petreus
The Ruddy Daggerwing (Marpesia petreus) is a species of butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Brazil north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to southern Florida. 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. Wing span is 2 3/4 - 3 3/4 inches (7 - 9.5 cm).
Tropical lowland forests and edges; hardwood hammocks.
Absolutely gorgeous. Amazing shot. The lighting was incredible and this species... awesome! Great spotting, pamsai!
Hehehe, no accounting for the stupidity of some people! (Talking about me, not martin! He just made a typo!)
Spotted on Jul 26, 2013
Submitted on Sep 10, 2013
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