Many Banded Daggerwing

Description:

This butterfly was quite common in this area. Hindwing has a long dagger-like tail. Upperside is dark brown with 3 pale brown stripes and 3 white spots near the tip of the forewing. Underside is light brown with orange stripes. Wing Span: 2 1/8 - 2 5/8 inches (5.4 - 6.7 cm).

Habitat:

Wild rural garden just off the Limpkin trail, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. Neo-tropical rain forest and Wetlands