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Hystaspes Eighty-Eight
Hystaspes Eighty-Eight — Callicore hystaspes
Published on March 30, 2026
The iconic '88' butterfly with brilliant red forewings and intricate underside numbers.
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About this Species
The Eighty-Eight butterflies (Callicore) are world-famous for the numerical patterns on their underwings. C. hystaspes is one of the most colourful, featuring a wide band of crimson red on the dorsal forewings.
Habitat
Often seen puddling on damp soil along forest roads and riverbanks in the Amazonian departments of Peru.
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