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Anartia fatima
The Banded Peacock or Princesa Roja is a tropical butterfly that has been known to also colonize in southern Texas. They sun loving butterflies and are most active in the morning.
Southern Texas, Mexico - Central America. Subtropical open fields, disturbed areas, orchards. Host Plants: Wild Petunia (Ruellia) & plants in the Acanthaceae family.
Spotted on Feb 21, 2013
Submitted on Mar 7, 2013
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Pretty!