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Hylephila phyleus
Antennae are very short. Male wide black stigma. Underside of the hindwing is scattered with small black spots. Female: Upperside is dark brown with a very irregular orange band. Underside of hindwing is pale brown with paler checks. Wing Span: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches (3.2 - 3.8 cm).
This pair are feeding together on Lantana planted at the pocket park. The larger female is in front and the smaller male in back.
Spotted on Jun 14, 2013
Submitted on Jun 17, 2013
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