Biblis
Biblis hyperia
Andrew V. Z. BrowerIntroduction
Although the red hindwing band is positioned differently, it has been suggested that Biblis hyperia may be a facultative Müllerian mimic of co-occurring Heliconius butterflies in Trinidad and other areas where they exhibit black wings with a red forewing band.
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Scientific Name | Biblis hyperia |
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Location | Canon del Novillo, Tamps., Mexico |
Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
Source | Red Rim |
Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
Copyright | © 2002 Gill Carter |
Scientific Name | Biblis hyperia |
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Location | Hotel Tanninul, San Luis Potosi, Mexico |
Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
Source | Red Rim |
Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
Copyright | © 2003 Richard Lehman |
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