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Grey Cracker
Hamadryas februa
2.054, -76.1792
Field Notes
Description:
Often seen basking on tree trunks, adopting a head-downward posture, with the wings flattened against the bark. Males bask in this position for long periods to await potential mates. They commonly settle at a height of about 2m but if disturbed immediately take flight. After a few seconds they resettle, usually higher up on the same tree trunk. They remain there until the threat passes, and then descend the tree trunk in a series of short flights, dropping lower each time until after several minutes they resume their original position. - learnaboutbutterflies.com
Habitat:
sparse forest, mountains, 2000m
Notes:
I nearly walked right past this butterfly basking on a tree but he couldn't fool me! I spotted this while doing an epic 14km loop visiting underground tombs in National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro.
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