Fauna of Colombia - Insects

Insects

  • Heliconius charithonia

  • Hedylidae

  • Catonephele orites

  • Catalina orangetip

  • Atta laevigata, edible Hormiga Culona Santandereana (see also Colombian cuisine)

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