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Phyciodes cocyta
Males have orange on the ends of their antennae, the females are darker than the males. Upperside of wings is an orange-brown with black borders. Wingspan: 1 1/4 - 1 7/8 inches (3.2 - 4.8 cm)
This butterfly lives in moist, rocky areas, such as wooded streams and marshes. Adults eat dogbane, fleabane and white clover nectar.
I was out taking photos in the marsh when I noticed this little butterfly sitting on a leaf beside the trail. He kept his front wings fully open for me to get a good picture and seemed content to just sit there unconcerned about my presence. Very interesting and beautiful patterns on the wings.
Spotted on Jun 26, 2013
Submitted on Aug 27, 2013
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