French Guiana insects

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peterc
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French Guiana insects

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I was shown a case of insects, captured in French Guiana, at the local museum.

I have been able to identify four of the butterflies please correct me if I am wrong on any of these.

Top second left : Lybia Longwing Eueides lybia

Top centre : Protesilaus molops

Bottom left : Stalachtis calliope

Bottom right : Orange-spotted Tiger Clearwing Mechanitis polymnia

Is there a rhinocerus beetle in there?

Any help much appreciated.

Peter
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Re: French Guiana insects

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Think the orange one top left is Dryas iulia (julia) Looks like a very faded Gulf Fritillary Agraulis vanillae laying upside down on the right. A large Therophosid 'Turantula' in the middle and a Praying mantis just to the left of the Gulf Fritillary. Possibly a Postman, Heliconius melpomene or a Small Postman Heliconius erato next to the large grasshopper top right. The heliconids with blue to the left of the spider may be Heliconius sara. A Swallowtail top center possibly Eurytides sp missing it's 'tails'. Thats the best I can do from your picture.
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Bottem center right I'll have a stab and suggest Heliconius doris
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Thanks for checking, Buggy.

Yes it's not the best image I am afraid, but your suggestions seem pretty good.

Peter
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