Helicopis gnidus
# Helicopis gnidus

Helicopis gnidus, the gnidus metalmark, 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 (or "metalmarks") 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

* H. g. gnidus (Suriname)
* H. g. beaulieui Le Moult, 1939
* H. g. galatea Stichel, 1919 (Brazil)
* H. g. interrupta Le Moult, 1939 (Peru, Brazil, Colombia)
* H. g. medialis Schaus & Cockerell, 1923 (Colombia)
* H. g. nigrobasalis Aurivillius, 1929 (Brazil)
* H. g. obidonus Le Moult, 1939 (Brazil)
