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Mostly yellow butterfly w/dark spots in Tucson,Az

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  1. boyd

    boyd New Seed

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    Spotted this fellow Dec 31 st 2011 Darn if I know what it is...anyone that can help I'd sure appreciate it.


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    boyd, Jan 2, 2012
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    One of my Dr's is a butterfly expert. I will ask him.
     
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  5. boyd

    boyd New Seed

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    ID'ed by the pros

    It took awhile but finally got confirmation by the profesionals that eat/sleep/dream butterflies. Our cute little flutter wing is a guy and named:
    Abaeis nicippe~Sleepy Orange

    Thanks everyone....Have a fun day
     
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    Love that name... and color
     
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