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Callicore hystaspes FABRICIUS, 1781
The uppersides of all species are blackish, marked on the forewings with bright red or orange bands. The hindwings of several species also have red or orange markings but in most species they are plain black, with a very reflective brilliant blue sheen. Unfortunately these beautiful butterflies are killed in vast numbers for their wings which are used by the souvenir trade for the production of decorated plates, jewellery, place mats and other trivia.
This species is found in the upper Amazonian regions of Brazil, Ecuador and Peru. The Peruvian sub-species is known as zelphanta. It lis found in tropical rainforest at altitudes between circa 200-800 m. In common with other members of the genus, this species is frequently found close to habitations.
Spotted on May 2, 2015
Submitted on Jun 17, 2015
13 Comments
Such stunning, intricate design. Well done, injica! Congratulations, as well ;)
Congratulations for the SOTD and for this beautiful spotting.
Tnx Daniel :) Tnx Sckel, oh yes still in Brazil ;)
Congrats injica :) beautiful butterfly you are still in Brazil?
Congratulations injica!
Tnx ;)
Congratulations, injica
Tnx pamsai <3 really a big surprise
Gorgeous... congrats !
Oh tnx Yasser ;)
Great job much deserved congrats
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You're making it very hard, injica, not to pack my camera and head straight to Costa Rica. Congratulations, and keep up the good work.