Mimic Phantom

Pseudohaetera mimica

Pseudohaetera mimica, the Mimic Phantom, is a butterfly in the Pseudohaetera genus that is endemic to Colombia. It is found only in deeply shaded areas of forest. It occurs at elevations between about 1400-2000m.
Mimic Phantom, Tatama National Park, Colombia A spectacular species endemic to Colombia. I'm seeing only a handful of photos of this species online, probably because they typically hide in the undergrowth but also because this part of Colombia has not always been safe to visit.

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Behavior

The adults are usually encountered singly although they are not uncommon. They are found in dark and damp parts of the forest, and are semi-crepuscular in nature. They tend to remain deep in the undergrowth, but emerge at dusk to feed on fluids exuding from decomposing fungi. They remain stationary for long periods, but are easily put up, and if disturbed retreat into the undergrowth.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyNymphalidae
GenusPseudohaetera
SpeciesPseudohaetera mimica
Photographed in
Colombia