Actinote pellenea bonaerensi ARGENTINA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Heliconiinae, first named by Hubner in 1821

Colour: the topside (recto) wings are brown with orange yellow patches while the hind-wings are reddish orange. The underside (verso) of the wings is similar to the topside but paler with more prominent veins.

Size: Wingspan 46-58mm

Comments & Applications: A widely distributed neotropical species, seldom offered from Argentina. A butterfly for the serious connoisseur, also useful in high end applications where the customer is looking for something different from the norm.

Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

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