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Orange-skirted Calico

Ageronia fornax

Plate XXIV — Orange-skirted Calico is Fig. 5
Plate XXIV — Orange-skirted Calico is Fig. 5

Butterfly.--Closely resembling the preceding species on the upper side, but at once distinguished by the orange-yellow ground-color of the under side of the hind wing. Expanse, 2.60 inches.

Early Stages.--Unknown.

Like its congener, A. fornax is reported only from the hotter parts of Texas.