Cream-spotted Tigerwing (Tithorea tarricina pinthias)

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Photo by pamsai

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

The Tarricina Longwing or Cream-spotted Tigerwing (Tithorea tarricina) is a species of butterflies belonging to the Nymphalidae family.

This quite uncommon species is present in Mexico and in Central and South America.

Habitat:

Tithorea tarricina can be found at the edges of forested areas in lowlands and mountain slopes, at an elevation up to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) above sea level.

Notes:

Sorry about the poor photo. Hopefully good enough for an ID.

Reference Links:

Tithorea tarricina pinthias - Overview, Tithorea tarricina, http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/L/imagehtmls/Nymph/Tithorea_tarricina_pinth…

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