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Acontius Firewing

Catonephele acontius

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

black butterfly with prominent orange band across wings

Habitat:

primary rainforest

Notes:

I spotted this butterfly a few times but could only photograph it once. It didn't like to stay still for very long.

Reference Links:

Butterflies of Amazonia - Catonephele acontius

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PublishedMarch 28, 2013

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