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Ruddy daggerwing (Marpesia petreus) Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Jun 25, 2017. Geotagged,Marpesia petreus,Mexico,Ruddy daggerwing,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Ruddy daggerwing (Marpesia petreus)

Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Jun 25, 2017.

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''Marpesia petreus'', the ruddy daggerwing, is a species of butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Brazil north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to southern Florida. Strays are found as far north as Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and southern Texas.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Dec 9, 2017. Captured Jun 25, 2017 13:03 in Quintana Roo Nuevo Durango - Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/7.1
  • 10/3200s
  • ISO800
  • 24.2mm