7 August 2012

Clearwings, metalmarks and hairstreaks

In June there were a lot of clearwing butterflies (Ithomiinae) flying at REGUA (south-east Brazil). They seem to prefer the dark forest interior which made getting sharp photos real a challenge.

Hymenaea Clearwing Episcada hymenaea, REGUA, June 2012

Dero/Celtina Clearwing Dircenna dero celtina, REGUA, June 2012

Hypothyris ninonia daeta, REGUA, June 2012

And a few metalmarks (Riodinidae).

Blue Doctor/Periander Metalmark/Variable Beautymark Rhetus periander eleusinus
REGUA, June 2012

Erota Metalmark Notheme erota agathon, REGUA, June 2012

Nyctea Eyemark Mesosemia nyctea, REGUA, June 2012

Also a few hairstreaks (Lycaenidae) were around as well, but I only managed half decent photos of this one.

Cupentus Hairstreak Megathecla cupentus, REGUA, June 2012

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