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Hypolycaena sipylus tharrytas

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Description:

Small butterfly with false eyes and tails to draw a predator's attention away from the most vulnerable body parts.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

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Hypolycaena sipylus

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2015 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedNovember 8, 2015

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