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White-spotted Satyr
Stanley Jones

White-spotted Satyr (Manataria hercyna)

White-spotted Satyr (Manataria hercyna: Nymphalidae) This large satyr has a wingspan of ca. 7.8 cm (3.1 in). Its conspicuous white spot is on its forewing, not visible. Septimo Pariso Lodge, near Mindo, Pichincha Province, Ecuador. Secondary growth cloud forest at ca. 1,633 m (5,358 ft) elevation. Western-slope of the Andes. Night lights under the covered walkway.
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Habitat
Secondary growth cloud forest at ca. 1,633 m (5,358 ft) elevation. Western-slope of the Andes. Night lights under the covered walkway.
Location
Septimo Pariso Lodge, near Mindo, Pichincha Province, Ecuador.
Date taken
December 2007
Scientific name
Manataria hercyna
Equipment used
Canon
Kits
Wonderful markings, Stanley. A very attractive butterfly.
 
kitefarrago
Very nice level of detail, in particular given that this was taken under artificial light. Well done!

Andrea
 
bievreJJ
what a beauty, Stanley!!! superb photo of this beautiful butterfly! its wing looks like a painting, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
Supporter
What a wonderful butterfly this one is Stanley!!! Quite the beauty, isn't he.

A superb picture you've got of him lad - very well done.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Good to know. I thought it was named due to the three tiny white spots I'm seeing ;)

A beautifully, detailed closeup Stanley.
 

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