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Polymnia Tigerwing

Mechanitis polymnia isthmia

Photo by kizzay
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange on the lower wings, white flecks lining the edges, hints of pale-yellow splotching against a black base color on the tops of the wings. Tips of antennae and underbelly are the same pale yellow of the wings.

Habitat:

Butterfly House

Notes:

Proboscis!

Species ID Suggestions

Polymnia Tigerwing

Mechanitis polymnia isthmia

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