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Malachite

Siproeta stelenes

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Field Notes

Description:

I was driving home when i spot this beauty in a hiumid ground taking minerals from the solid.
Upperside is dark brown to black with translucent bright green or yellow-green patches. Underside is orange-brown with greenish patches.

Habitat:

Found from Brazil north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to southern Florida and South Texas.

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Comments (8)

Wow, the underside looks like it's been painted... so beautiful... well spotted, Gerardo!
Beautiful butterfly! I think photo 4 is the best as it gives a glimpse of the brilliance of the dorsal side of the wings.

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