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Anthanassa frisia (Poey, 1832)
Attributes of Anthanassa frisiaFamily: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: True Brushfoots (Nymphalinae) Identification: Forewing is indented below wing tip. Upperside of forewing is black with orange markings; hindwing with black zigzag submarginal line. Life history: Eggs are laid in batches on underside of host plant leaves; caterpillars feed at night in groups. Flight: Most of the year in southern Florida, throughout the year in the tropics. Wing span: 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 inches (3.2 - 4.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Shrimpflower (Beloperone guttata) in the acanthus family. Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Second growth and open fields. Range: Resident of West Indies and southern Florida; strays to northern Florida. Conservation: Not usually of concern. NatureServe Global Status: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Anthanassa frisia |
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