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White-spotted Satyr Butterfly

Manataria hercyna maculata

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Field Notes

Description:

I found this butterfly resting on a tree trunk, in a dark section of the understory, it is about is 5 cm.

Habitat:

Rainforest

Species ID Suggestions

White-spotted Satyr

Manataria hercyna maculata

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (6)
bayucca
Nymphalidae, Satyrinae, White-spotted Satyr, Manataria hercyna maculata.
KarenSaxton
I'm thinking the underwings are too patterned to be a satyr - reminds me more of an admiral or painted lady type... brush foots all, however.
MartinL
I don't have good references for this complicated group. This link will point you in the direction of satyridae (browns). I hope that helps. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/paramacera_x_xicaque.htm

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