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Mexican bluewing

Myscelia ethusa

Description:

Large butterfly with a wingspan of 3.75 to 4.25 inches. Top and bottom of wings are a pattern of black to blue to purple with highlights of white. Compact wing shape

Habitat:

Located in a conservatory. Captive individual. Does not exist outside of this enclosed and protected environment

2 Species ID Suggestions

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago
Tropical Blue Wave
Myscelia cyaniris Myscelia cyaniris


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2 Comments

florida33girl
florida33girl 10 years ago

Mick - Did you photograph this species in the wild or was it in a captive display like Butterfly World? This is not a native Florida species, so if it was in captivity, please remove it from the Butterflies of Florida group, since it's for native species only. Thanks!

MichaelEdward
MichaelEdward 11 years ago

Thanks again @gatorfellows

Mick G
Spotted by
Mick G

Coral Gables, Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 24, 2013
Submitted on Feb 25, 2013

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