Helicopis cupido

Helicopis cupido, the gold-drop helicopis or spangled cupid, is a species of butterfly from the genus Helicopis,[1] it is found in America.

Its wing has narrow black borders and the base of the fore-wings is yellowish.

[2] Under favourable conditions, its pearly white colour might have a metallic shine.

[3] The head of the larva is red, but otherwise, it is very similar to that of H. acis.

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