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Myscelia ethusa

(Myscelia ethusa)

Description

Myscelia ethusa, the Mexican bluewing or blue wing, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. 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 (2.5–3.0 in). Many generations occur per year. The larvae feed on the Dalechampia species. Adults feed on rotting fruit.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Nymphalidae
Genus:Myscelia
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