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White Peacock

Anartia jatrophae (Linnaeus, 1763)

Description:

Upperside is white with light brown markings and a double row of light crescents at the margins. Forewing has one round, black spot; hindwing has two. Dry season (winter) form is larger and paler; wet season (summer form) is smaller and darker. — Butterflies and Moths of North America

Habitat:

Open, moist areas such as edges of ponds and streams, along shallow ditches, weedy fields, parks. Throughout the year in South Texas and the Deep South. — Butterflies and Moths of North America

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BonnieLewis
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BonnieLewis

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jan 13, 2017
Submitted on Jan 13, 2017

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