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Sister Metalmark

Synargis phliasus velabrum

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Notes:

Couldn't find much info on the Adelpai mimic.

Reference Links:

http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Riodinidae/Synargis_phliasus_velabru…

Species ID Suggestions

Sister Metalmark

Synargis phliasus velabrum

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bayucca
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Comments (2)
pamsai
Oh that's why I couldn't find it. I was looking through all the Sister's! Thanks bayucca.
bayucca
Riodinidae (!), Synargis phliasus velabrum. Not a common sister butterfly, but very similar, meaning an Adelpha mimic.

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PublishedAugust 28, 2013

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