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Chlosyne lacinia
Variable. Upperside is black with a very wide orange or cream median band and small orange or white postmedian spots. Underside of hindwing is black with a yellow to cream-colored median band, small white postmedian spots, and large cream-colored marginal spots. Red spot near abdomen is usually separate from the median band. Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 2 inches (3.5 - 5.1 cm).
Spotted this butterfly flitting around through the trees and followed it until it finally landed.
Spotted on Mar 20, 2013
Submitted on Mar 26, 2013
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