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Calycopis cecrops
Its size ranges from 0.9–1.25 inches.
A butterfly native to the southeastern United States. It feeds on fallen leaves of sumac species and other trees. It lives near coastal areas and edges.
Found this little guy near the back of my property where the fence meets the treeline of a wooded area.
Spotted on Apr 25, 2012
Submitted on Apr 25, 2012
6 Comments
Gracias!
Bellas series
Thanks Alice. I've never seen this one before.
A feast for the eyes!
Thanks Carolina. It's always when I'm looking for something else but it's great being surprised by something new.
Woah, what a beauty!