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Nathalis iole
Small, with elongated forewings. Upperside yellow with black markings, female with more extensive black than male. Underside of forewing with orange or yellow patch at base of wing and black spots at outer wing edge. Winter form has dusty green hindwing, summer form hindwing is pale yellow. Wing Span: 3/4 - 1 1/4 inches (2 - 3.2 cm).
Puddling on damp sand at the edge of Lake Lewisville.
Definition of puddling: Butterflies pull the moisture and minerals they need out of the damp soil.
Spotted on Jun 6, 2013
Submitted on Jun 7, 2013
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