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Periander Swordtail

Rhetus periander

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

small black butterfly, simple yet attractive white and red markings.

Habitat:

primary rainforest

Notes:

This butterfly was on the screen inside the dining area at Aru Tupana lodge.

Species ID Suggestions

Periander Metalmark

Rhetus periander

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Comments (2)
bayucca
Riodinidae, Rhetus periander, also called Periander Swordtail, female (!).

Spotted for Missions

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Colombia Wildlife
Mission
Mariposas de Colombia - Butterflies of Colombia

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PublishedMarch 29, 2013

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