Rosita Patch
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The Rosita Patch, Chlosyne rosita, is a butterfly from the family Nymphalidae
similar in appearance to the more common Crimson Patch
. It is a striking butterfly with orange-red patches on the wings. It can be found throughout Central America
and Mexico
, and is occasional in the southwestern United States.
Nymphalidae
The Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies which are distributed throughout most of the world. These are usually medium sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called...
similar in appearance to the more common Crimson Patch
Crimson Patch
The Crimson Patch , also known as the Janais Patch, is a common New World butterfly found from Colombia north through Central America and Mexico to southern Texas, with occasional sightings in southeastern Mexico and northern Texas...
. It is a striking butterfly with orange-red patches on the wings. It can be found throughout Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, and is occasional in the southwestern United States.