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Mexican bluewing (Myscelia ethusa) Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico. May 19, 2017 Geotagged,Mexican Bluewing,Mexico,Myscelia ethusa,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Mexican bluewing (Myscelia ethusa)

Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico. May 19, 2017

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The Mexican Bluewing or simply Blue Wing is a species of butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found from Colombia north through Central America to Mexico. Strays can be found up to the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States.

The wingspan is 64–76 mm . There are many generations per year. The larvae feed on ''Dalechampia'' species. Adults feed on rotting fruit.

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

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Uploaded Dec 10, 2017. Captured May 19, 2017 07:39 in Coba archaeological site, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/14.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO800
  • 135mm