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Identification: The wings are a deep iridescent bluish-purple on the upperside, excepting the dark brown apex, margins and submargins. The forewings have two small apical white spots. The underside of the wings is a blotchy brown, and appears like dried foliage. The forewings have two black subapical spots, each with a yellowish-brown outline. The hindwings have a brown spot with a yellowish crescent and black outline at the costa. There are also two brown spots above the dorsum (one larger than the other), each with a partial white crescent and a brown outline followed by a yellowish outline.

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Reported from: CEIBA Biological Centre, Craig & Friendship (Region 4), Brotherson & Sandaka (Region 6), Mt. Roraima (Region 7), Fairview, Iwokrama Forest & Turtle Mt. (Region 8), Aranaputa Mt., Burro Burro, Rewa Eco-Lodge, Simon and Shock International Logging Inc. concession & Takutu (Region 9), Demerara River