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Hi WTB,
I photographed this butterfly in October near Menard, Texas. It was the only black and white one I saw, despite seeing hundreds of Monarchs and other species. Any idea what it is? Thanks,
Will
Hi Will,
The White Peacock, Anartia jatrophae, is for the most part a tropical species. According to BugGuide: “Resident from Argentina north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to South Texas and southern Florida. Migrates and temporarily colonizes to central Texas and coastal South Carolina. A rare wanderer to North Carolina, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas.” We are amazed at the friendliness of your specimen.
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