Curve-winged Metalmark
Emesisemesia
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Edinburg, Texas
Mission, Texas
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TexasPuddyPrint
Edinburg, TX |
October 2014 |
Positive
This is a rare stray to extreme south Texas so any rare stray is always a positive! Usually seen in the fall season. Larval host is Mexican Poinciana (Caesalpinia mexicana). This butterfly's coloring runs from pale brown to an orange-brown with white/clear like spots on the forewings. The forewings also have a very noticeable curve. Also appears to have a bit of a hunchback look.