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Siproeta stelens
The green and black wings take on the color of the malachite mineral as it appears naturally in stones found on the ground or refined for jewelry settings.
While abundant in Central America and Mexico, its range is limited to southern Florida and South Texas. It occasionally flies north as far as Kansas.
Spotted on Nov 27, 2010
Submitted on Aug 8, 2011
10 Comments
Yeah, I think it's that butterfly, THANKS! AND GREETINGS!
I think Alice is right
http://greennature.com/article1388.html
Es muy bonito! Preciosa!
I love great Central American colour combination...!!
I JUST UPLOAD A PHOTO JUST WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE TOP OF YOUR WINGS
I think it is Malachite
When flying, TOP OF THE WINGS ARE SEEING GREEN WITH YELLOW AND SOME BROWN
Looks related to a Malachite Butterfly! Was it blue or green when you saw it?
OOH!!! thanks! the photo I can not turn because that is the original position when i take it, sorry
Gorgeous photos!
Do you think though you could, uhm, turn them, my neck's getting stiff ;-)