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Paper Kite

Idea leuconoe Asia

Description:

The Paper Kite, Rice Paper, or Large Tree Nymph butterfly (Idea leuconoe) is known especially for its presence in butterfly greenhouses and live butterfly expositions. The Paper Kite is of Southeast Asian origin.

Habitat:

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

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4 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

thanks Sukaina

Sukaina
Sukaina 11 years ago

very neat and beautiful!
nice spots

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

thanks bayucca...

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Yes, Idea leuconoe.

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

Denver, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Aug 31, 2012
Submitted on Aug 31, 2012

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