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Hypanartia cinderella
They flit nervously from spot to spot until they find a patch of ground rich in dissolved minerals, where they drink, while periodically fanning their wings. After a few moments they usually close the wings, but will bask with wings outspread if mist or cloud obscures the sunlight. - learnaboutbutterflies.com
cloudforest, 2400m
Another beauty from Santuario Otun Qiumbaya.
Spotted on Dec 20, 2012
Submitted on Sep 8, 2013
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