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Blue wave

Myscelia cyaniris

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The Blue Wave, Blue-banded Purplewing, Tropical Blue Wave, Whitened Bluewing, or Royal Blue (Myscelia cyaniris) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family.

Habitat:

This series of photos was taken on my second visit to the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver, Colorado. Couldn't resist going again!

Reference Links:

Myscelia cyaniris, Myscelia

Species ID Suggestions

Blue wave

Myscelia cyaniris

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