Rusty-tipped Page in my garden
Siproeta epaphus epaphus
(Rusty-tipped Page / Epafos Puntas Oxidadas)
Taken in La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Siproeta epaphus is distributed from Mexico to Argentina. This species is scarce in lowland areas, but commonly seen in two's and three's in disturbed habitats at elevations between 400-2.300m, favouring forest edges and clearings, well vegetated riverbanks, roadsides and pastures.
The Rusty-tipped Page has large wings, averaging 7.0–7.5 cm (2.8–3.0 in).
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Rusty-tipped Page in my garden
Siproeta epaphus epaphus
(Rusty-tipped Page / Epafos Puntas Oxidadas)
Taken in La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Siproeta epaphus is distributed from Mexico to Argentina. This species is scarce in lowland areas, but commonly seen in two's and three's in disturbed habitats at elevations between 400-2.300m, favouring forest edges and clearings, well vegetated riverbanks, roadsides and pastures.
The Rusty-tipped Page has large wings, averaging 7.0–7.5 cm (2.8–3.0 in).
www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Andes%20-%20Siproeta%20epap...