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Metalmark butterfly

Voltinia sp.

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Field Notes

Notes:

It seems that this butterfly had a troubled life.

Species ID Suggestions

Voltinia sp.
bayucca
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Comments (2)
bayucca
It is not a moth, but a Metalmark/Riodinidae. I am pretty sure it is Voltinia sp., Voltinia umbra looks perfect, but I didn't find yet a corresponding and reliable source for finding it is Brazil. There is a Voltinia phryxe in Brazil which looks very similar, but without the tiny white spots on the forewing. But they are old specimens, so this spot is just missing/not visible anymore.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Borboletas do Parana - Butterflies from Parana, Brazil
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PublishedDecember 28, 2011

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