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Goatweed Leafwing
Stanley Jones

Goatweed Leafwing (Anaea andria)

Goatweed Leafwing (Anaea andria: Nymphalidae) Wingspan 5.7-7.6 cm (2.25-3.0 in). Goatweed is the host plant while leafwing refers to its wings and overall shape giving an appearance of a senescent leaf.
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Habitat
Post Oak Savannah vegetation area, open manicured park adjacent to Country Club Lake at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation.
Location
Country Club Lake, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA
Date taken
October 2022
Scientific name
Anaea andria
Equipment used
Canon
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Kits
It certainly could be mistaken for a leaf, Stanley.
 
bievreJJ
excellent photo of this aptly-named butterfly, Stanley, top quality colors and details, many tfs!!
 

Media information

Category
Butterflies & Moths
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
View count
261
Comment count
8

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2000 second(s)
ISO
500
Filename
Goatweed Leafwing, Country Club Lake, Bryan.jpg
File size
1.2 MB
Date taken
Fri, 14 October 2022 1:58 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 828px

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