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Neonympha areolatus, Georgia Satyr
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Freshly emerged adult
Eggs
Final instar larva
Description: 16-19 mm. Dorsally this species is plain drab brown. Underside is brown as well but with some orange lines on both wings, more pronounced on the hind wing. In the middle of wto of these orange lines lies 4 pear-shaped yellow spots with metallic silver flecks inside. Sexes are similar.
Habitat and Distribution: This species lives in Southeastern United states in wet praries and swamps. It has been reported from Key Largo
Host Plant: sedges
Natural History: This species is not breeding in the Keys and should be concidered a stray
Final instar larva
Chrysalis
adult male
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