Chlosyne rosita

The rosita patch (Chlosyne rosita) is a butterfly from the family Nymphalidae, similar in appearance to the more common crimson patch. It is a striking butterfly with orange-red patches on the wings. It can be found throughout Central America and Mexico, and is occasional in the southwestern United States.

Chlosyne rosita
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C. rosita
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Chlosyne rosita
A. Hall, 1924
Underside of wings


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