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Variable cracker

Hamadryas feronia

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

2" wingspan butterfly.

Habitat:

Rainforest

Species ID Suggestions

Variable Cracker

Hamadryas feronia

Reference Link
Fyn Kynd
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Comments (10)
Kya
Woah psychedelic color patterns.
KarenL
They make a loud cracking sound Pam hen they fly!
KarenL
Thanks for the confirmation Dominik.
bayucca
Hamadryas feronia is reported from Ecuador and I think it is the Variable Cracker.
Fyn Kynd
It does, "Range: Argentina and Brazil north through tropical America to Mexico. Strays to the lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas." (BAMONA) and the coloration is perfect for H. feronia.
KarenL
Thanks for the suggestion Fyn. I'm not sure if the range of Hamadryas feronia includes Ecuador though.
KarenL
Thanks Carol & Gerardo! I had no idea why they are called "crackers" until I encountered this guy & heard the distinctive cracking sound they make.

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