Melpomene longwing

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Identification: The wings are dark brown with a broad red central oblique band on the forewings, which appears orange on the underside. 

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Reported from: Parika (Region 3), CEIBA Biological Centre (Region 4), Skeldon (Region 6), Mt. Roraima & Wineperu (Region 7), Iwokrama Forest, Kaieteur & Tumatumari (Region 8), Annai, Kassikaityu, Marudi Mt. Goldfields Romanex Guyana International Inc. concession & Rewa Eco-Lodge (Region 9)