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Red Spot Diadem

Hypolimnas usambara

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

The red is more of a red/orange than a deep red. When closed, there is more of this color near the edge of the lower wing and the tip of the upper wing. Spotted in captivity; see notes.

Habitat:

Eastern Africa.

Notes:

Spotted at the Florida Museum of Natural History Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/

Reference Links:

Hypolimnas usambara Ward 1872, Black Butterflies ID Guide | Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit | Florida Museum

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
1Sarah2
I had trouble with the habitat for this butterfly. If anyone knows more, please let me know!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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The Color Red
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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Captive Animals
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Symbiotic Relationships

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2011

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