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Carmine Falcon
Stanley Jones

Carmine Falcon (Corades chelonis)

Carmine Falcon (Corades chelonis: Nymphalidae) Northeast end of Carpish Tunnel, Hunuco, Per. North of the city of Hunuco along Per 18A between km 46 and 47 at ca. 2,678 m (8,786 ft) elevation. Carpish ridge cutting through humid cloud forest with flowers and coffee planted on the slopes.

Tomorrow I am heading to North Texas for a few days. I should be back on Monday or Tuesday. Have a great weekend!
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Habitat
Carpish ridge cutting through humid cloud forest with flowers and coffee planted on the slopes at ca. 2,678 m (8,786 ft) elevation.
Location
Northeast end of Carpish Tunnel, Hunuco, Per.
Date taken
August 2017
Scientific name
Corades chelonis
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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LOL Stanley, when I saw the title and then the pretty yellow colour, I wondered what unusual bird you'd found for us!!!

Now it all comes clear and what a beauty this butterfly is. A lovely find for you (and us) - many thanks my friend.
 

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