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Massilia Sister Butterfly

Adelpha paraena massilia

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

approx. 50mm wide.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica six weeks into the six month dry season. This one was resting on heliconia psittacorum leaf.

Reference Links:

Adelpha paraena massilia (live adults)

Species ID Suggestions

Massilia Sister

Adelpha paraena massilia

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Comments (5)
bayucca
Sisters are difficult girls, no reason for oops ;-)...
bayucca
I was just about to post my pictures in your new blue group. But I couldn't find the mission! Please, send me a link for it. Thanks!
bayucca
You have to compare the pictures with yours. I think it is Paraena. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Nymphalidae/Adelpha_paraena_massilia_NICARAGUA_29-XI-2003_GARWOOD_1_i.htm http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Nymphalidae/Adelpha_paraena_massilia_MEXICO_OAXACA_Dist._Pochutla_Mpo._San_Miguel_del_Puerto_Xadani-Llano_Grande_400m._7-V-2011_KEMNER_1_i.htm

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 6, 2012

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