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Tree Nymph

Idea blanchardi marosiana

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

very large butterfly, nearly 14cm (5")

Habitat:

tropical rainforest

Notes:

These huge butterflies seem to be constantly fluttering, even when feeding so I was very lucky to spot one staying still for a second. Spotted in Tangkoko Batuangus National Park.

Species ID Suggestions

Tree Nymph

Idea blanchardi marosiana
LennyWorthington
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Comments (2)
Fyn Kynd
I agree with Lenny - https://www.google.com/search?q=Idea+blanchardi+marosiana&client=ubuntu-browser&espv=2&es_sm=94&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=9OQwU5fTHqfK0AGNoIFQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1100&bih=630#q=Idea+blanchardi&tbm=isch&imgdii=_

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PublishedMarch 24, 2014

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