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Craig Huegel smiled like a proud father as he gazed at a little black Atala butterfly, no bigger than a moth, clambering on a daisy-like wildflower called a Spanish needle, and sucking nectar from its golden center.

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Brent C. Wilson's avatar Brent C. Wilson @mrwilson.bsky.social
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What does "no bigger than a moth" mean? Moths range in size from 1.2mm to 27cm!

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Kessu 's avatar Kessu @kessuburd.bsky.social
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I saw a LOT of these in FL last summer, they're absolutely gorgeous!

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