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Malachite butterfly

Siproeta stelens

Photo by Tavo
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Field Notes

Description:

The green and black wings take on the color of the malachite mineral as it appears naturally in stones found on the ground or refined for jewelry settings.

Habitat:

While abundant in Central America and Mexico, its range is limited to southern Florida and South Texas. It occasionally flies north as far as Kansas.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (10)
Tavo
Yeah, I think it's that butterfly, THANKS! AND GREETINGS!
AmberLundeen
I think Alice is right http://greennature.com/article1388.html
Ashish
I love great Central American colour combination...!!
Tavo
I JUST UPLOAD A PHOTO JUST WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE TOP OF YOUR WINGS
Tavo
When flying, TOP OF THE WINGS ARE SEEING GREEN WITH YELLOW AND SOME BROWN
alicelongmartin
Looks related to a Malachite Butterfly! Was it blue or green when you saw it?
Tavo
OOH!!! thanks! the photo I can not turn because that is the original position when i take it, sorry
NicoleB
Gorgeous photos! Do you think though you could, uhm, turn them, my neck's getting stiff ;-)

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