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Polymnia Tigerwing

Mechanitis polymnia isthmia

Photo by annorion
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Polymnia Tigerwing

Mechanitis polymnia isthmia

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annorion
I see the difference now...thanks bayucca!
bayucca
Nymphalidae, Danainae, Ithomiini, Mechanitis polymnia isthmia. Indeed, very close to Heliconius hecale zuleika, but yours is a mimic of it and a glasswing butterfly. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/mechanitis_polymnia_isthmia.htm
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PublishedMay 25, 2014

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