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Hebomoia glaucippe 橙端粉蝶

Photo by Yeung PK
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Great Orange-tip

Hebomoia glaucippe
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Yasser
Here is a fascinating article I just came across regarding this species. What's interesting is that your photo seems to support the claim that predators avoid the toxic and colorful wing tips. Very, very cool! http://www.livescience.com/23988-butterfly-wings-sea-snail-toxin.html
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2012

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