Blue-collared firetip

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Identification: The wings are dark brown with a deep iridescent blue tint and white fringe. The costa, apex and termen are bright yellow on the underside of the hindwings. The body is dark brown with a deep iridescent blue tint. The tip of the abdomen is bright red, and there is a bright red vertical line from the head to the red tip of the abdomen.

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Reported from: Guyana (specific locality not available)