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Turquoise Emperor (male)

Doxocopa laurentia laurentia

Description:

Althoug some sources indicate this butterfly as native from the Andes and Amazonic regions, this specimen was spoted in southeastern Brazil, not far from the sea shore.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Cherubina Emperor
Doxocopa laurentia cherubina Butterflies of the Andes - Doxocopa laurentia cherubina


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1 Comment

bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago

Yes, Doxocopa laurentia laurentia, male.

Sergio Monteiro
Spotted by
Sergio Monteiro

Tijucas do Sul, PR, Brazil

Spotted on Jan 15, 2011
Submitted on Aug 13, 2011

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