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Theona Checkerspot (male)
Stanley Jones

Theona Checkerspot (male) (Chlosyne theona)

Theona Checkerspot (Chlosyne theona: Nymphalidae) Male, species sexually dimorphic. Wingspan 3.2-4.4 cm (1.3-1.7 in). Nectaring Crucita (Eupatorium odoratum: Asteraceae). National Butterfly Center, Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA. Planted butterfly garden with native plants with riparian woods just north of the Rio Grande in the South Texas Plains Vegetational Area at ca. 40 m (131 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Planted butterfly garden with native plants with riparian woods just north of the Rio Grande in the South Texas Plains Vegetational Area at ca. 40 m (131 ft) elevation.
Location
National Butterfly Center, Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2016
Scientific name
Chlosyne theona
Equipment used
Canon
Mohamad Kamrani
Fantastic detailed and very beautiful shot. Lovely butterfly , great colors and sharpness , many tfs Stanley ;)

mo
 
Scridifer
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Wonderful composition of this gorgeous butterfly Stanley! A real delight to see!

Chris
 
Tockman
A superb macro shot Stanley! great detail, colours and clarity...well done tfs :t:
 

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