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Adelpha aricia

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alala

Adelpha alala

Comments (6)

Thanks, David for your input. I agree it is Alala, most probably Adelpha alala negra. http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/ih01/Adelpha_alala_negra_PERU_Cusco_Region_Cosnipata_Valley_Rocotal_2000-2100m_28-I-2013_5320_i.htm
This is Adelpha alala. It is very similar to, and closely related to A. aricia, except the wings are a little bit broader, and there are two (or sometimes three) distinct oval white spots near the costal (front) margin of the upper front wing. These spots are not well-developed in A. aricia. As a side note, this small group of species is not very closely related to other Adelpha species, and seems likely that they will be moved to a new genus in the near future.
See also here: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/414976002
Try looking for the Adelpha butterflies...some look extremely similar (small differences exist). For example Adelpha alala and others. Good luck.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2016

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