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False Daggerwing
Stanley Jones

False Daggerwing (Hypanartia dione)

False Daggerwing also known as Banded Mapwing (Hypanartia dione: Nymphalidae) Wingspan 5.5-7.2 cm (2.2-2.8 in). Along the road from Baeza to Narupa, Napo Province, Ecuador. Rain forest, subtropical elevational zone at ca. 1,400 m (4,593 ft) elevation. Foothills of the eastern-slope of the Andes overlooking Rio Pocono Valley.
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Habitat
Rain forest, subtropical elevational zone at ca. 1,400 m (4,593 ft) elevation. Foothills of the eastern-slope of the Andes overlooking Rio Pocono Valley.
Location
Along the road from Baeza to Narupa, Napo Province, Ecuador.
Date taken
January 2016
Scientific name
Hypanartia dione
Equipment used
Canon
Scridifer
Supporter
Not 'in your face' but subtly beautiful, a delightful creature and a superb macro!

Chris
 
Doc Duck
Supporter
Beautiful butterfly, and nothing "false" about those "daggers" ;)
 
peterow
Brilliant colours and lighting to show off this beautiful butterfly Stanley, well done.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
That's a neat looking butterfly you've got there Stanley - not one we see too often.

Many thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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