Dotted Thestius

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Identification: The wings are iridescent blue on the upperside with iridescent green bases and dark brown margins and submargins. There are two tail-like projections on the hindwings. Males are dark brown on the underside with horizontal stripes of iridescent blue on the forewings and a mixture of iridescent blue and iridescent green on the hindwings. Females are dark brown on the underside with horizontal stripes of bright yellow; the hindwings have a little bit of iridescent blue as well. 

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Reported from: Mabaruma (Region 1), Confluence of Oronoque and New River (Region 6), Kamarang River & Lower Cuyuni (Region 7), Kaieteur (Region 8), Sipu River (Region 9)