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Theona Checkerspot Butterfly- male

Chlosyne theona mullinsi

Description:

A subspecies of the Theona Checkerspot found in central Mexico. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/chlosyne...

Habitat:

Southwestern U.S. south to Mexico. Desert foothills, subtropical scrub, limestone ridges & open oak woodlands. Host plants: Ceniza blanca (Leucophyllum texanum and L. frutescens).

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Lovely!

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Mexico

Spotted on Feb 21, 2013
Submitted on Mar 6, 2013

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