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Dark Blue Pansy Butterfly

Junonia oenone

Photo by MudWiggle
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Field Notes

Description:

Very striking butterfly with dark brown/black wings, white edgings and a large blue to violet spot in the middle of each wing.

Habitat:

wherever there may be flowers... Seen always in the gardens and road verges around urban Dar es Salaam

Notes:

Thank you to Daniele for the identification.

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Junonia oenone

Species ID Suggestions

Dark blue pansy

Junonia oenone

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Comments (2)
DanielePralong
You're welcome MudWiggle! As a former frequent visitor to Dar and Zanzibar I'm enjoying your collection immensely!

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