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Marpesia chiron
Many-banded Daggerwing butterfly. Hindwing has a long dagger-like tail. Upperside is dark brown with 3 pale brown stripes and 3 white spots near the tip of the forewing. Underside is light brown; basal half is gray with thin orange stripes. Wing Span: 2 1/8 - 2 5/8 inches (5.4 - 6.7 cm).
Tropical Forest
Spotted on Jul 28, 2014
Submitted on Aug 12, 2014
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