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apiculus
chrysalis
colonist
crepuscular
diurnal
flight
forewing
hindwing
larva (plural: larvae)
Lepidoptera
life history
NatureServe Global Status
nocturnal
overwinter
patrolling
perching
proboscis
pupa
taxonomic group
taxonomy
tegulae
veins
venation
voucher specimen
wing span