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Turquoise Emperor (male)

Doxocopa laurentia laurentia

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Field Notes

Description:

Althoug some sources indicate this butterfly as native from the Andes and Amazonic regions, this specimen was spoted in southeastern Brazil, not far from the sea shore.

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Butterflies of the Andes - Doxocopa laurentia cherubina

Species ID Suggestions

Cherubina Emperor

Doxocopa laurentia cherubina

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Dan Doucette
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bayucca
Yes, Doxocopa laurentia laurentia, male.

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Borboletas do Parana - Butterflies from Parana, Brazil
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PublishedAugust 13, 2011

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