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Morrison's Goatweed Butterfly

Pyrrhanaea morrisoni

Plate XXIV — Morrison's Goatweed Butterfly is Fig. 2
Plate XXIV — Morrison's Goatweed Butterfly is Fig. 2

Butterfly, male.--Much like P. andria, but more brilliantly and lustrously red on the upper side, and marked with paler macular bands like the female.

Female.--Differing from the female of P. andria in the more macular, or spotted, arrangement of the light bands on the wings, as is well shown in the plate. Expanse, 2.25-2.50 inches.

Early Stages.--Unknown.

This species occurs in Arizona and Mexico.