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Chlosyne theona
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.
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.
6 Comments
Yes Emma i have find at least tree but only in the summer time :)
looks like you have different kinds of checker spots around you?
Thanks Nerillane :)
I love butterflys!!!This type is often found here in Brazil
I agree i think you nail this one thanks :)
Thanks Dana i check :)