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Guatemalan cracker (Hamadryas guatemalena) Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Apr 16, 2017. Geotagged,Guatemalan cracker,Hamadryas guatemalena,Mexico,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Guatemalan cracker (Hamadryas guatemalena)

Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Apr 16, 2017.

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''Hamadryas guatemalena'', the Guatemalan cracker or Guatemalan calico, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from southern North America to central South America.

The wingspan is 76–98 mm. The butterfly flies year round in the tropical parts of its range and in August in the temperate part of its range. The larvae feed on Euphorbiaceae species. The adults feed on juices from rotting fruit and animal faeces.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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Uploaded Dec 10, 2017. Captured Apr 16, 2017 07:20 in Quintana Roo Nuevo Durango - Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/7.1
  • 1/180s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm