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Malachite - Siproeta stelenes Ruins of Chichen Itza. Geotagged,Malachite,Mexico,Siproeta stelenes,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Malachite - Siproeta stelenes

Ruins of Chichen Itza.

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  1. View Wesley Goorachan's profile
    Wesley Goorachan
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    Stunning butterfly! Posted 3 years ago
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      Patomarazul
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      Thanks! Posted 3 years ago

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The Malachite

"Siproeta stelenes" is a neotropical brush-footed butterfly. The malachite has large wings that are black and brilliant green or yellow-green on the upperside and light brown and olive green on the underside. It is named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly's wings.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jul 2, 2022. Captured Sep 11, 2011 20:53 in Osario, Yucatán, Mexico.
country flag of Mexico Explore Mexico 1,017 653 0
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO200
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.