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Blue Pansy

Junonia oenone

Photo by Jinki Afrika
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Field Notes

Description:

The Blue Pansy is a Nymphalid butterfly native to Africa.

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Junonia oenone

Species ID Suggestions

Junonia oenone oenone

Dark Blue Pansy

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NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (7)
Jinki Afrika
Dark Blue Pansy it is! Thanks, Nuwan, for the ID. :) @Karen and Starleaf: Thanks to you guys as well :)
KarenL
Very pretty! Possible a Limenitis species? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limenitis
starleaf
A very beautiful one. Thanks for sharing.

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