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Phylaca Sister

Adelpha p. phylaca

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Phylaca Sister butterfly. After I took the first photo it flew and landed on my hand to take some minerals from my sweat. I had to use my pocket camera to take the second shot. This way I got the ventral and dorsal views. Lucky!

Habitat:

Tropical forest.

Reference Links:

Adelpha p. phylaca (live adults)

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2014 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedAugust 14, 2014

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