Helicopis gnidus


Helicopis gnidus, the gnidus metalmark or spider-wing cupid, is a species of butterfly in the family Riodinidae.

Description

In Helicopis gnidus the uppersides of the wings are mainly black, with a large orange basal area, followed by a broad patch of white. The hindwings have iridescent patches as well as several long tails.

Distribution

This species occurs in the northern countries of South America, mainly in Suriname, Brazil, Peru and Colombia.

Subspecies