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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

Boisduval's Yellow

Abaeis boisduvaliana

Abaeis boisduvaliana (Boisduval's Yellow) is a butterfly species found in Central America (Costa Rica and up through Mexico). Its range is primarily in Mexico. Boisduval's Yellow has a striking yellow, black colouration when open. The habitat consists of subtropical forests and forest edges, scrubs, roadsides and pastures. Adults feed on flower nectar.

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