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Myscelia ethusa
An unmistakable butterfly with black and iridescent blue parallel bands on the top of wings. The wingspan is 64–76 mm (2.5–3.0 in). The underside of wings in pic 3 (darker butterfly in the center of picture).
Spotted on a tree along a shaded trail in a wooded area at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas.
Range from S. Texas to South America. Adults feed on rotting fruit.
Spotted on Nov 12, 2020
Submitted on Nov 28, 2020
2 Comments
Thank you, IrinaSh. They were a joy to see.
Beautiful!