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Stinky Leafwing

Historis odius

Photo by skeiescapes
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Jungle around Yelapa, Mexico

Species ID Suggestions

Stinky Leafwing

Historis odius

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Comments (8)
Mark Ridgway
@skeiescapes please update your description as it seems you are happy with the ID. ?? Thank you. Good digging around for info Sukanya... thanks.
SukanyaDatta
Found out why they got this name. "The vernacular name Stinky Leafwing, and the species name odius are probably references to the odorous rotting fruits to which the butterfly is attracted."" http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Amazon%20-%20Historis%20odius.htm
Mark Ridgway
Great shot. I wonder what is the story behind the name.
skeiescapes
Thank you for the ID. I thought it was a leafwing. And Diaz José Miguel, here's the close-up! Already had it. Enjoy!
Diaz José Miguel
Whoa! It would be well worth a crop of the wings just to fully appreciate their beauty!

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