Harvester (Feniseca tarquinius)

I only got one shot before this beautiful butterfly fluttered away. On imported/invasive Albizia julibrissin at a powerline cut (near a forested wetland). My first time seeing this species!

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Calbost Niel

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Congratulations on finding it Lisa Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
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  Thanks so much! Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Nice! I have only seen this species once! It's so pretty! Posted 4 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Only carnivore species, good that Lisa got away in time. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
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    Bahaha! :D Posted 4 years ago
  2. Christine Young
    
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    Ha! Posted 4 years ago

The Harvester

''Feniseca tarquinius'', the harvester, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae, and the only member of the monotypic genus ''Feniseca''. It is found in North America.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling