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Theona Checkerspot

Chlosyne theona

Description:

Photo take at my backyard small black butterfly whit some orange and yellow spots, about 3 cm wingspan common in this area only in the summer.Upperside with dark checkered pattern. Black median stripe separates inner yellow-orange band and outer orange band. Underside of hindwing has alternating bands of orange and cream spots, all outlined in black.

Habitat:

Desert foothills and canyons, subtropical scrub, limestone ridges, open oak or pinyon woodlands. Range: Colombia north through Central America and Mexico to east-central Texas, southern New Mexico, and central Arizona.

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6 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Yes Emma i have find at least tree but only in the summer time :)

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

looks like you have different kinds of checker spots around you?

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Thanks Nerillane :)

NerillaneSilva
NerillaneSilva 12 years ago

I love butterflys!!!This type is often found here in Brazil

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

I agree i think you nail this one thanks :)

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Thanks Dana i check :)

Gerardo Aizpuru
Spotted by
Gerardo Aizpuru

Mexico

Spotted on Jul 21, 2012
Submitted on Jul 21, 2012

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