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Loruhama Eyemark, Orito, Colombia A seemingly dull butterfly until it reveals a mesmerizing blue on the forewings. This is likely a male, as females are almost never seen. As this genus has many similar looking species, here&#039;s a forewing shot to support the ID:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69421/loruhama_eyemark_-_forewings_orito_colombia.html" title="Loruhama Eyemark - forewings, Orito, Colombia"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/69421_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=AkzNllq6RT7g%2Bwt4HeFDGJ7YGcY%3D" width="200" height="200" alt="Loruhama Eyemark - forewings, Orito, Colombia Odd angle, yet useful to support identification of this observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69419/loruhama_eyemark_orito_colombia.html Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Loruhama Eyemark,Mesosemia loruhama,Orito,Putumayo,South America,World" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> Reference:<br /> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreaskay/38660012724" rel="nofollow">https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreaskay/38660012724</a> Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Loruhama Eyemark,Mesosemia loruhama,Orito,Putumayo,South America,World Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Loruhama Eyemark, Orito, Colombia

A seemingly dull butterfly until it reveals a mesmerizing blue on the forewings. This is likely a male, as females are almost never seen. As this genus has many similar looking species, here's a forewing shot to support the ID:

Loruhama Eyemark - forewings, Orito, Colombia Odd angle, yet useful to support identification of this observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69419/loruhama_eyemark_orito_colombia.html Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Loruhama Eyemark,Mesosemia loruhama,Orito,Putumayo,South America,World


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https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreaskay/38660012724

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The Loruhama Eyemark

Mesosemia loruhama, the Loruhama Eyemark, is a metalmark butterfly in the Mesosemia genus. Mesosemia species occur in undisturbed rainforests in the neotropical region, between 200-2000m of altitude.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Nov 18, 2018. Captured Oct 16, 2018 15:37.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm

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