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Pale-spotted Leafwing

Memphis pithyusa

Field notes

Memphis pithyusa, known generally as the pale-spotted leafwing or blue leafwing, is a species of leafwing in the butterfly family Nymphalidae. It is found in southern North America. and South America. It is similar to Memphis lemnos.

The MONA or Hodges number for Memphis pithyusa is 4556.

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided