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Brazilian Skipper, Larger Canna Leafroller or Canna Skipper

Calpodes ethlius

Description:

Robust. Forewing is long and pointed, hindwing is lobed. Upperside is brown-black with large translucent spots on both forewing and hindwing. Underside is red-brown; hindwing has 3 or 4 cream spots.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard with some cannas, though butterfly was not on them.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 5, 2014
Submitted on Aug 15, 2014

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