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Melipotis fasciolaris
Dark brown/black with white diagonal bands in the middle of the wings and a gray area at the bottom of the wings. The colouring indicates that this specimen is a male (females are duller in colour).
Observed in a national park near the beach.
This specimen was drinking spilled soda. Later, it was eaten by a yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia).
Spotted on Feb 7, 2016
Submitted on May 6, 2016
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