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Emesis sp.

Photo by lmdang
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Field Notes

Description:

Large bodied moth or butterfly

Species ID Suggestions

Emesis sp.

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bayucca
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Comments (6)
bayucca
Riodinidae, Emesis sp., but it is not possible to get closer than Emesis sp., might be Emesis mandana, which is quite common, but it is not serious to call this one Mandana.
1Sarah2
The Common Castor is not found in Brazil. Perhaps a Lucius Metalmark? (Metacharis lucius) http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Amazon%20-%20Metacharis%20lucius.htm
Ashish
But Its very Indian butterfly..!!
lmdang
Thanks, Ashish. Will look into it
Ashish
Might be Common Castor..!!
Ashish
Antennas telling its butterfly...!!

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