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Tithorea harmonia
The Harmonia Tiger-wing or Harmonia Tiger (Tithorea harmonia) is a species of butterflies belonging to the Nymphalidae family. Tithorea harmonia has a wingspan reaching about 70 millimetres (2.8 in). This toxic "tiger" butterfly has the usual pattern of black wings with bright orange bands. The forewings have a black tip. Also the antennae are orange. This widespread species can be found from Mexico to South America.
This series of photos was taken on my second visit to the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver, Colorado. Couldn't resist going again!
with open wings: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/138...