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Ruddy Daggerwing
Ruddy Daggerwing — Marpesia petreus
Published on March 30, 2026
A fiery orange butterfly with elongated 'petrel-like' wings and tails.
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About this Species
Marpesia petreus is the most common daggerwing in many areas. Its pointed, ruddy-orange wings and long tails provide it with incredible speed and agility to escape predators.
Habitat
Gardens, forest edges, and second-growth forests from the Amazon up to the Andes slope.
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