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Photo#56101
Pavon Emperor, upperwings - Doxocopa pavon - female

Pavon Emperor, upperwings - Doxocopa pavon - Female
World Birding Center HQ at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA
This very worn and battered female, nectaring on Autumn Blue Mistflower (Eupatorium odoratum), was originally misidentified as a Silver Emperor

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Pavon Emperor, upperwings - Doxocopa pavon - female Pavon Emperor, underwings - Doxocopa pavon - female

Why is this not a Silver Emporer?
It looks like all the other D laure in the guide.

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