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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

Clouded Skipper

Lerema accius

A member of the Grass Skippers. They have a wingspan of 32-45 mm. The larvae feed on various grasses including Saccharum giganteum, Stenotaphrum secundatum, Erianthus alopecturoides and Echinochloa povietianum. Adults feed on the nectar of various pink, purple, or white flowers, including shepherd's needle, selfheal, vervain, buttonbush and lantana.
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