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Chlosyne lacinia
This is one of several new Bordered Patch butterflies that have appeared late in the day in the garden. All were found sunning on a leaf and nectaring on the Gregg's Mistflower.
Wildlife habitat with many native plants in the sunflower family, one of the host plants for this species.
Bordered Patch caterpillars are gregarious, they feed in groups and do not separate till the final instar stage.
Spotted on Jun 20, 2012
Submitted on Jun 21, 2012
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