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Polymnia Tigerwing

Mechanitis polymnia isthmia

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Description:

The Orange-spotted Tiger Clearwing or Disturbed Tigerwing, (Mechanitis polymnia) is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Mexico to the Amazon Rainforest. The wingspan is 65–75 mm (2.6–3.0 in).

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http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Nymphalidae/Mechanitis_polymnia_isth…

Species ID Suggestions

Polymnia Tigerwing

Mechanitis polymnia isthmia

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bayucca
Nymphalidae, Danainae, Ithomiini, Mechanitis polymnia isthmia. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Nymphalidae/Mechanitis_polymnia_isthmia_PANAMA_CHIRIQUI_PROV._Boquete_17ii08_darker_V_147_DW_i.htm http://www.flickr.com/photos/dominikhofer/5370820080/

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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2013

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