Helicopus cupido

Found this beauty at the plantage Peperpot distr. Commewijne Suriname

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

This makes me VERY happy, what an absolutely stunning butterfly! Posted 5 years ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  It made me happy too when I saw him Ferdy, it was quite rare I guess, this was the only one that I've seen in 21 days. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    The undergrowth of rain forests have some of the most elusive and beautiful species of butterflies. Not often seen, sometimes hard to photograph, yet worth it.
    
    That, and pretty much any metalmark is awesome. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Paul Dirksen
      
      Lion
      
      Very unusual this metalmark, looks like Mercury or Pewter. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Absolutely!
        (looks up what that means) Posted 5 years ago

The Spangled cupid

The Helicopis Cupids are closely related to Sarota and Anteros but are quite different in appearance and behaviour. The genus comprises of 3 species - cupido, gnidus and endymiaena. This species is found in primary rainforest habitats at altitudes between 200-800m. It is most often encountered in marshy habitats e.g. around the margins of lagoons.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Claire Hamilton