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Crimson Patch

Chlosyne janais

Description:

The Crimson Patch (Chlosyne janais), also known as the Janais Patch, is a common New World butterfly found from Colombia north through Central America and Mexico to southern Texas.

Habitat:

Adults inhabit the periphery of lowland tropical to subtropical forests, fields, and along streams, where they feed on flower nectar.

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago
Crimson Patch
Chlosyne janais Crimson Patch - Chlosyne janais - Overview


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2 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

thanks bayucca... I should have recognized this one!

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Melitaeini, Chlosyne janais.

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

San José, Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 5, 2013
Submitted on Sep 13, 2013

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