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Rekoa palegon
This species is found in tropical and subtropical forest-edge habitats at altitudes from 200-800m. The butterflies are normally seen singly. Both sexes nectar at Senecio, Eupatorium, Lantana and other flowers.
It is found from Argentina north to Mexico. A rare stray has been recorded from southern Texas.
The wingspan is 23–28 mm. The upperside is dull brown and the underside is grey with orange-brown outer margins and irregular stripes. There is one generation per year with adults on wing in early November in southern Texas and from May to December in Mexico.
Spotted on Dec 25, 2013
Submitted on Dec 25, 2013
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