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Manataria hercyna maculata
I found this butterfly resting on a tree trunk, in a dark section of the understory, it is about is 5 cm.
Rainforest
I'm thinking the underwings are too patterned to be a satyr - reminds me more of an admiral or painted lady type... brush foots all, however.
I don't have good references for this complicated group. This link will point you in the direction of satyridae (browns). I hope that helps.
http://butterfliesofamerica.com/paramace...
Spotted on Jul 25, 2011
Submitted on Dec 6, 2011
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