Ruddy Daggerwing, Marpesia petreus <LEP132>
The wings have a strange shape that ends in “dagger”tails. They are colored ruddy orange, with dark
brown stripes and tails. It is a
resident of southern Florida. The
caterpillars feed on fig leaves and the adult on fig fruit. Close relatives are the Ruddy Daggerwing
and Waiter. |