Butterflies and Moths of North America

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apiculus
chrysalis
colonist
crepuscular
diurnal
flight
forewing
hindwing
larva (plural: larvae)
Lepidoptera
life history
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patrolling
perching
proboscis
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tegulae
veins
venation
voucher specimen
wing span

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