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Blue Pansy

Junonia orithya

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Description:

I am thinking its a Junonia orithya (previously known as : Precis orithya)
Blue Argus or Blue Pansy
NYMPHALINAE ,
But not 100% -Photo was taken in Darwin NT Australia.

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Hi StaceySullivan, welcome to Project Noah! You're right about Junonia orithya. In Australia it is found in the Northern Territory, North West Australia, Torres Strait Islands, Queensland, and New South Wales. You can edit your spotting and fill in the common and scientific names fields accordingly. http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Australia%20-%20Junonia%20orithya.htm
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PublishedOctober 25, 2013

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