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Methone cecilia

Methone cecilia

Classification

Class
Insecta

Methone is a genus in the butterfly family Riodinidae present only in the Neotropical realm. Taxonomy The genus Methone is monotypic. The single species is Methone cecilia is unmistakably characterized by the conspicuous colouring and the deeply indented margin of the hindwing being continued in the female at the ends of the veins into teeth-like small tails.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 6