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| Crimson Patch, Chlosyne janais |
The Crimson Patch butterfly may be found as
far north as Texas and southeastern New Mexico, but is more common through Central America down to Colombia. While there are several broods in Texas, it can be found year around in the tropics. The larvae feed on scrubby plants within the
Acanthaceae family which includes
flame acanthus and
firespike. As early instars, the caterpillars
feed as a group, an aggregation, but become solitary during the fourth
instar stage. The adults feed on the nectar of a variety of flowers.
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