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20 October 2013 / leggypeggy

Butterflies of Iguazu Falls » Swallowtail

Marpesia chiron (large)

Swallowtail

Black and white butterfly, Iguazu Falls
Ochre Spot Pororo

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  1. Roberto R. Greve / Jul 10 2018 7:46 am
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    Despite the tails, this beautiful butterfly is not a swallowtail, but a nymphalid, and its name is Marpesia chiron. The small white butterflies belong to the genus Heliopetes.

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    • leggypeggy / Jul 10 2018 11:43 am
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      Thanks so much for identifying these butterflies. Most appreciated.

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