Mar 17, 2023
mexican bluewing (myscelia ethusa) | source
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mexican bluewing (myscelia ethusa) | source
Arthropods (et al)
Myscelia ethusa vs Actias luna
Common Name: Mexican Bluewing | Luna Moth Conservation Status: Least Concern | Least Concern Fun Fact: Myscelia ethusa likes to feed on rotting fruit instead of flower nectar | Actias luna lives for only about a week in its mature state, and doesn't even have a mouth!
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Myscelia ethusa
Actias luna
A Mexican bluewing (Myscelia ethusa) in Llano Grande, Texas, USA
by jciv
Butterfly #25: Mexican Bluewing (Myscelia ethusa)
Image credits: 1, 2, 3
Found from North Colombia through Central America to Mexico, this butterfly is known to feed on rotting fruit.
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Mexican Bluewing (Myscelia ethusa) with Labradorite