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Urbanus proteus
t is a showy butterfly, with wings of light brown tinted with iridescent blue, and two long tails extending from the hindwings. The robust body is light blue dorsally. It has a large head, prominent eyes, and a wingspan between 4.5 and 6 centimeters. (Wikipedia)
Found throughout tropical and subtropical South America, south to Argentina and north into the southern part of the United States of America. It cannot live in areas with prolonged frost. (Wikipedia)
I love how they shimmer in the sun!
Spotted on Feb 20, 2012
Submitted on Sep 4, 2012
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