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Bellona Prominent (Scea bellona)
(Druce, 1906)

 

Synonyms: Tuina bellona

 

Scea bellona is a diurnal moth restricted to the high elevations (2,500-4,000 m) in the Andes of central Peru, e.g., Ancash and Lima departments. Its iridescent bluish-black wings with small red streaks likely mimics the toxic Altinote ozomene butterfly. The caterpillar likely feeds on Passiflora spp.

 

Scea bellona   24178
Scea bellona
Huascarán National Park
Ancash, Peru
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