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Metardaris cosinga (Pyrrhopygini) Sina, Puno, Peru. Aug 24, 2024 Geotagged,Metardaris,Metardaris cosinga,Peru,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Metardaris cosinga (Pyrrhopygini)

Sina, Puno, Peru. Aug 24, 2024

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"Metardaris" is a Neotropical genus of firetips in the family Hesperiidae. The genus is monotypic containing the single species "Metardaris cosinga", present in Bolivia and Peru. "M. cosingas larvae are considered a delicacy, and are known as Huaytampo to the people of Peru.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Nov 28, 2024. Captured Aug 24, 2024 11:26 in GQ45+CXF, 21395, Peru.
  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/10.0
  • 1/800s
  • ISO2000
  • 500mm