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Monk Skipper - Choranthus capucinus
Copyright © 2004 Alan Chin Lee

Monk Skipper - Choranthus capucinus
Coconut Creek, Florida, USA
This large Cuban native (Asbolis capucinus) was apparently introduced to Florida where it has thrived since. This species now ranges from Central to South Florida and hosts on Palms.

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Contributed by Alan Chin Lee on 19 August, 2004 - 10:06pm
Last updated 6 September, 2004 - 6:07pm

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