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.
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Species: | C. rosita |
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Chlosyne rosita A. Hall, 1924 | |

Underside of wings
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