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Deep blue eyed metalmark (male)

Mesosemia asa

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Mesosemia asa is a species of butterfly of the family of the splendor butterflies (Riodinidae), subfamily Riodininae.

Species ID Suggestions

Deep blue eyed metalmark - male

Mesosemia asa

Comments (4)

hahaha, so true Leonardo... several of the butterflies in Central America were like that. A dull brown outside, but when they opened their wings, a gorgeous, electric blue!
If she didn't open her wing, no one would ever know the beauty she hides! Gorgeous!
It was fantastic. I will try to return some day! Great link, thanks martini...
That sounds like heaven on earth ;) http://www.flickriver.com/photos/tags/mesosemia/interesting/

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