Hybrids are indeed common in captivity and the combination of Melpomene and Cydno are quite famous, also in breeding studies. I believe you, but I am still sceptic ;-)
I agree with Heliconius melpomene and possibly a hybrid, but I am a little bit sceptic about Cydno galanthus, which is quite a common hybrid. I cannot see typical features of Cydno galanthus, specially on the ventral side. What about H. melpomene x H. melpomene??
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Hybrids are indeed common in captivity and the combination of Melpomene and Cydno are quite famous, also in breeding studies. I believe you, but I am still sceptic ;-)
It was new for me too ( about hybrids), the mix was confirm, and it is not so unusual in captivity
Just beautiful and fascinating !
Amazing. I had no idea these hybrids existed. Thanks.
Thanks for the comments..
I agree with Heliconius melpomene and possibly a hybrid, but I am a little bit sceptic about Cydno galanthus, which is quite a common hybrid. I cannot see typical features of Cydno galanthus, specially on the ventral side. What about H. melpomene x H. melpomene??