Malachite (Siproeta stelenes) | Project Noah

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Photo by Ismael Chaves

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Field Notes

Description:

The malachite has large wings that are black and brilliant green or yellow-green on the uppersides and light brown and olive green on the undersides. It is named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly's wings.

Species ID Suggestions

Malachite

Siproeta stelenes

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Thank you Adam

this is awsome

Thank you Isabella

Stunning picture !!

Gerardo Aizpuru

Grate shot!

Thank you for the ID

Thanks Emma and Oliver

nice

lovely.

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