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Smith's Pixie

Melanis smithiae

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Notes:

Thank you Bayucca.

Species ID Suggestions

Smith's Pixie

Melanis smithiae

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bayucca
We had this before and I IDed it as Riodinidae, Melanis sp., Melanis smithiae. It is the only one with orange band on the hindwing (not reddish and "bubbles" as Melanis pixe) and there are also not many with yellow apex. Confusing is that it shows only 2 spots. Ashish and I very unsuccessfully looking for the missing spots ;-)... http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Andes%20-%20Melanis%20smithiae.htm

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Borboletas do Parana - Butterflies from Parana, Brazil
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PublishedMarch 11, 2012

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