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Melinaea marsaeus
about 2.5" wingspan
primary rainforest
This butterfly landed on my guides hand.
I appreciate your search with this one. I understand it can be a nightmare, I'm happy with it getting to the species level. Thanks again!
Nymphalidae, Ithominae, Melinaeini, Melinaea sp. and most ptobably Melinaea marsaeus. Quite a large group with several subspecies, so I do not dare to get closer than that. Besides there are almost identical Heliconius numata and Heliconius hecale subspecies as members of the Tiger Mimic complex. From the point of view of IDing there is only one word: nightmare! ;-)...
http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/L/me...
Spotted on Dec 3, 2012
Submitted on Mar 28, 2013
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