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Atala

Plate XXVIII — Atala is Fig. 22
Plate XXVIII — Atala is Fig. 22

Butterfly.--Easily distinguished by the figure in the plate from all other species except its congener E. minyas, Hubner, which can be readily separated from it by its larger size. Expanse, 1.65-1.75 inch.

Early Stages.--These await description.

Atala is found in Florida and Cuba. Minyas occurs in southwestern Texas, and thence southward to Brazil.