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Epargyreus clarus
Wings are brown-black; hindwing is lobed. Forewing has transparent gold spots; underside of hindwing has a metallic silver band. Adults perch upside down under leaves at night and on hot or cloudy days. To seek females males perch on branches and tall weeds, and occasionally patrol.
Southern Canada - throughout the U.S. except west Texas. Flight: May - September. Disturbed and open woods. Host Plants: Legumes including black locust (Robinia pseudacacia), honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) and false indigo (Amorpha species).
Spotted on May 8, 2012
Submitted on May 9, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you Gerardo :)
Beautiful:)