Melantho tigerwing
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Identification: The forewings are dark brown with five orange translucent patches. The hindwings are mostly orange translucent with dark brown margins and submargins. The translucent region on the hindwings has a short dark brown vertical strip below the costa. The wings have white submarginal spots on the underside.
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Reported from: Kutari River (Region 6), Potaro River (Region 8), Marudi Mt. Goldfields Romanex Guyana International Inc. concession (Region 9)