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Clearwing butterfly, Santa María, Colombia
I recently learned that identifying clearwing butterflies from Colombia is quite difficult, as there is an enormous variation in similar looking species. I just found a detailed paper that actually explores the enormous diversification of this group specifically in the Andes:
http://isyeb.mnhn.fr/IMG/pdf/elias09molecol.pdf
Here's an enormous list showing lots of clearwings:
http://butterfliesofamerica.com/L/t/Ithomiini_a.htm
Candidates for now:
- Episcada polita
- Episcada mira
Both have the yellow highlight in the wings.
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