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Gonepteryx rhamni

Photo by PedroNicolau
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Description:

Known for being the longest living European butterfly, living up to 1 year (in its adult state). Its camouflage certainly helps it get this status because, once standing on a leaf, it's nearly impossible to spot it.

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Comments (9)
PedroNicolau
Done, Madalena. I've put there all my other spottings that fit in.
mendes.madalena
i just created this mission, your spotting fits in :) http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/31750067
Filipa
It is very well constructed and quite appealing, I might say.
Filipa
Amazing shot and very ''sexy'' description !

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Portugal's Biodiversity
Mission
European Butterflies and Moths
Mission
NWF: Watch for Wildlife!
Mission
Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais

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PublishedMay 26, 2013

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