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The
Meadow Argus has a wing span of about 45mm. It is
a common and wide-spread butterfly and occurs in tropical as well as temperate
climates. Its foodplants include many native as well
as non-native plants, such as portulaca, snapdragon and verbena. It can
often be seen flying in open areas, feeding on flowers or resting and sunning
itself on the ground with its wings open. |