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Anteos clorinde
A very large Sulphur butterfly, with a near 4 inch wingspan. Adults are strong flyers and are often seen high over the canopy.
Mexico south to Argentina. Migrates north to South Texas & occasionally the Great Plains. Open subtropical areas. Host plant: Senna (Senna spectabilis). Adults nectar from red - purple flowers including Lantana, Bougainvilla, and Hibiscus.
Spotted on Feb 19, 2013
Submitted on Mar 4, 2013
10 Comments
Wonderful!
Wow looks just like the underside of a leaf, venation, hairs etc. Great spotting!
Thank you everyone for the kind comments!
Fyn, it's a Canon point & shoot, nothing fancy ;)
Beautiful! What camera and lens do you use?
Very alike Brimstone butterfly find in Eurasian habitat.
Very nice find
Beautiful!
She is doing her gorgeous pictures again!
So beautiful...
Great series Small Wonders!