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Blue metalmark

Lasaia sula

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

This is a male Blue metalmark butterfly. The underside is seen in pic 3. They have a small wingspan of 2.2 to 3.2 cm (0.87 to 1.26 in). Greenish eyes.

Habitat:

Spotted nectaring on flowers at the Resaca De La Palma State Park butterfly garden.

Reference Links:

Lasaia sula - Wikipedia

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PublishedDecember 6, 2020

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