Firetip (Pyrrhopyge sp)

Little light is reflected, only the red and white is prominent, and only when in certain angles you’ll see that it’s blue and not really black.

I found it in the dark undergrowth alongside the Napo river, close to the Napo Wildlife Center welcome center.

A positive identification is only possible with a view of the underwing (vetral). Unfortunately I was unable to get such a shot during the short time here.

The Welcome Center
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Last updated on 8 February 2014