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Horace's Duskywing

Erynnis horatius

Description:

Fringes are brown. Upperside of male forewing is dark brown with little contrast and no white overscaling. Upperside of female forewing is light brown with a contrasting pattern and large transparent spots. Underside of hindwing is usually without 2 spots below the apex. Male has a costal fold containing yellow scent scales; female has a patch of scent scales on the 7th abdominal segment.

Habitat:

Lantana in wildlife habitat yard.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Sep 3, 2013
Submitted on Sep 9, 2013

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