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Pedaliodes cledonia

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Pedaliodes cledonia is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Peru and Bolivia. The habitat consists of mid-elevation cloud forests.

The length of the forewings is 25-27 mm. The upperside of the wings is uniform glossy dark-brown. The underside of the forewings is uniform dull medium brown, while the hindwings are medium brown with a faint ripple-like pattern, suffused with brick red and orange gradually becoming more intense towards the anal margin. There is a faint anal wedge of sparse yellow scales.

Subspecies

  • Pedaliodes cledonia cledonia (southern Peru, Bolivia)
  • Pedaliodes cledonia modesta Pyrcz, 2004 (northern Peru)
  • References

    Pedaliodes cledonia Wikipedia


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