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Siproeta stelenes Mitú, Vaupés Department Malachite,Siproeta stelenes Click/tap to enlarge

Siproeta stelenes

Mitú, Vaupés Department

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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 Peter Dexter Hoell
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By Peter Dexter Hoell

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Uploaded Nov 17, 2022. Captured Nov 5, 2022 10:42.
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  • DSC-RX100M5A
  • f/4.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO1250
  • 20.63mm