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Tomares ballus
The male has the upper side brownish. The underside of the forewing is orange with black spots. The hindwing underside is green. The body is very hairy and green.The female has orange upper side with bluff edges and the underside is similar to the male. Wingspan is 20-30 mm
Sandy path in a Holm oak and pine tree forest
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/1250 sec.; f/18; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. Exposure Bias -1 EV.
Spotted on Apr 12, 2013
Submitted on Apr 23, 2013
38 Comments (1–25)
Thanks Jemma
pretty.
Thanks Stefania
Thanks Jolly Ibañez
Right Jellis, it is a nice colour, a nice blue with some green tinge
Thanks Jakubko
Nice color blue
Beautiful
Spectacular!
Thanks ToshimiDowaki
Great spotting!
Thanks Karen
Gorgeous!
Thanks KerryHawkins, you are right, it is something you'd expect to find in a fairy story
Thanks C.Sydes, at least it is the cuddliest I ever spotted!
Thanks ceherzog
This is a beautiful butterfly. something you'd expect to find in a fairy story
this must be one of the cuddliest butterflies around
Thanks LandmarkExpert
Thanks Reza
Thanks Ali
Thanks Leuba, this year it is the first time I spot it
Thanks MaryParnellCarney
Thanks Cindy
Thanks Alice, thanks Argy