"BD" butterfly (Callicore cynosura) | Project Noah

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Photo by Dan Doucette

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Field Notes

Description:

Common name of this species is derived from the bold markings on the underside hindwings, which resemble the letters "BD".

Habitat:

tropical rainforest, amazon

Notes:

I spotted this just outside the hostel near Mocoa. It's about 2km from the small town and surrounded by forest. It was totally unexpected and a great way to start the day as I was just on my way out for a hike. I may be taking a chance on the ID but I'm pretty sure it is the BD butterfly.

Reference Links:

Butterflies of Amazonia - Callicore cynosura

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Comments (11)

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Thanks Adarsha.

Wow..beauty :)

Thanks everyone for the comments on this beauty. You're right Landmark Expert, it does look more like a dB, or a 08 to me.

it looks like a dB butterfly.

Carol Snow Milne

WOW! What a great looking butterfly. Fantastic!

Braulio Rivas Tapia

Reminds me of Selk´nam patterns. Amazing captures!

so cool... :) Like happy person with long nose raise his hands !!!

Wow!..striking

Thanks Maria, Chief and NewYorker!

Amazing!

Very nice series!

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