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Goatweed Leafwing

Anaea andria

Description:

Underside looks like a dead leaf. Male summer form is dull red with a barely hooked forewing tip, and a short tail on the hindwing. Male winter form is redder with more dark markings, a definitely hooked forewing tip, and a longer tail than the summer form. Both female forms are lighter red and have an irregular yellow submarginal band. The winter female form has hooked forewing tips. Wing Span: 2 3/8 - 3 1/4 inches (6 - 8.2 cm).

Habitat:

East Texas Piney Woods

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3 Comments

Arun
Arun 11 years ago

nice spotting !!

joanbstanley
joanbstanley 11 years ago

It is striking.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Love the color among the leaves!

joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Navasota, Texas, USA

Spotted on Oct 27, 2012
Submitted on Nov 8, 2012

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