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Catonephele numilia esite

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

Shows extreme sexual dimorphism

Habitat:

butterfly garden, although we saw them all over costa rica

Notes:

I took several photos before discovering they were dimorphic

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Comments (8)
KarenSaxton
Nature's adaptations are amazing and wonderful
bayucca
I can imagine, that you were shocked, the predating bird as well ;-)...
KarenSaxton
Thank you. I love being reminded of old spottings and the trip that helped me acquire them.
KarenSaxton
I thought too, and felt very fortunate to have found them, hidden in a corner. I sent several people over to see them and no one found them without my help
bayucca
And what's even more amazing is the perfect camouflage with closed wings, see #3: Incredible!!!
KarenL
Very interesting! I've often wondered why they evolved that way.

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