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Forest Mother of Pearl / Common Mother of Pearl
Protogoniomorpha parhassus
29.6516, -82.3248
Field Notes
Description:
While this butterfly was classified under mainly white, the pearl sheen & some green undertones made this butterfly almost invisible to the casual passerby. I was seated on a bench & scanning when I saw her. I had walked right by her to get to the bench! Spotted in captivity; see notes.
Habitat:
Senegal to northern South Africa in lowland forested especially near clearings.
Notes:
Spotted at the Florida Museum of Natural History
Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 3, 2011
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