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Imara pallasia

(Imara pallasia)

Description

Imara pallasia is a moth in the Castniidae family. It is found in south-eastern Brazil. It is found along cloud forests. Adults has been observed hill-topping with a several Morpho and Nymphalidae species. It is thought to be a mimic of Parides ascanius.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Castniidae
Genus:Imara
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