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Ruddy Daggerwing

Marpesia petreus

Ruddy Daggerwing wings open feeding on Beebalm, Monarda punctata

by artcons Aug 28, 2006 11:12 AM

Ruddy Daggerwing wings closed resting on Red Leaf Hibiscus Roselle acetosella (look above the yellow berry near the center)

by artcons Aug 28, 2006 11:21 AM

Ruddy Daggerwing (topside view)

by TexasPuddyPrint Nov 12, 2006 8:45 PM

Ruddy Daggerwing (underside view)

by TexasPuddyPrint Nov 12, 2006 8:47 PM

Caterpillar Marpesia petreus

by artcons Feb 6, 2007 7:12 AM

Caterpillar Marpesia petreus

by artcons Feb 6, 2007 7:13 AM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Nymphalidae

Genus

Marpesia

Species

petreus

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