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Siproeta stelenes biplagiata
named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly's wings
tropical rainforest
I was so happy to get this spotting! This was my first for a Malachite and it wasn't easy. This butterfly was in an open area along the road in Rio Claro reserve but whenever I approached to within 3m (10'), it would fly off. I chased it around for a while and eventually this was the best shot I could get, which I did crop for a better look.
Spotted on Jan 30, 2013
Submitted on Sep 29, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks Fyn. I've added that.
Congrats Dan! Love this species. This is subspecies "biplagiata".