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Siproeta stelenes
All the colors and markings of a Giant Swallowtail except the little red spots, and the swallowtail.
Spotted in a small settlement known as La Prusia on the outskirts of Granada. It's a tropical region, lots of rain. The ground here sits under a mango tree, is often trampled by cows, and many a bug was feasting here.
There are two possibilities for this species
First is a nymphalidae (Siproeta stelenes). This species has a mimic, heliconius (Philaethria dido) without the slightly longer tail projection. These are easily confused but I think it is the former.
Spotted on Jul 11, 2011
Submitted on Nov 18, 2011
