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Soldier Butterfly

Danaus eresimus

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2 Comments

TanyaGuiler
TanyaGuiler 12 years ago

Thank you KeithRoragen, I think you're right I have the wrong ID. I'm so happy to learn that. :)

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 12 years ago

I believe this is actually a Soldier Butterfly - Danaus eresimus.(note the pale squarish spots) I haven't seen many of these. Excellent spotting.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/6369

TanyaGuiler
Spotted by
TanyaGuiler

Dania Beach, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 3, 2012
Submitted on Apr 4, 2012

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