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Queen of Night | Saribia ochracea A surprising find in Masoala NP. Africa,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Masoala,Saribia ochracea,Spring,World

Queen of Night | Saribia ochracea

A surprising find in Masoala NP.

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WildFlower

Lion

Considering both the look and the location, I think this one is Saribia ochracea.
http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=709326
http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/riodinidae/saribia/index.html
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/3363663#page/215/mode/1up Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  You are likely right, but I still want to know why. When I search for images of Saribia tepahi online, the results I see are almost identical to my own photo. What part gives it away that this is a different species? Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    The difference is described in the last link. The colour is brighter orange compared to the more brownish Saribia tepahi and it lacks the submarginal spots (ocelli) on the forewing apart from one.
    
    A Saribia tepahi to compare with:
    http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BRBcTeNKFKg/TnCfaxosmpI/AAAAAAABdzY/-dgGEMhPGCk/saribia_tepahi_perinet_alexandre_2001.jpg?imgmax=720 Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Thank you, it does look brighter, although I did saturate my photo somewhat. Species corrected. Posted 9 years ago

Annette Flottwell

Lion

Whatever it is she is truly lovely. A wonderful shot of a star among Riodinidae! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Annette :) Posted 9 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Absolutely gorgeous and beautifully captured! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Claire! Posted 9 years ago

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The Saribia ochracea

''Saribia ochracea'' is a butterfly in the Riodinidae family. It is found in eastern Madagascar. The habitat consists of lowland forests.

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 20, 2015. Captured Oct 4, 2015 08:35 in Maroantsetra, Madagascar.

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