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Brilliant Blue - Junonia rhadama I was shocked when I peeked at the inside of the wings to discover vibrant purple and blue colors. This one is going in the relaxing chamber today so I can spread it.<br /> <br /> *Pinned specimen; native to Africa Brilliant blue,Junonia,Junonia rhadama,Nymphalidae,butterfly Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Brilliant Blue - Junonia rhadama

I was shocked when I peeked at the inside of the wings to discover vibrant purple and blue colors. This one is going in the relaxing chamber today so I can spread it.

*Pinned specimen; native to Africa

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    Ferdy Christant
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    This "2 butterflies for the price of 1" is an interesting situation indeed. People struggle with it doing Google image searches and also automated visual identification systems don't always "understand" two wildly different visuals being the same species. Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Definitely! When I pulled this butterfly out, I was like 'eh' and almost tossed it because I thought it would be so hard to ID. But, when I peaked at the other side of the wings, I quickly changed my mind, lol. Posted 2 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        The butterfly paradox: be attractive to find a mate, be invisible to not attract a predator. Posted 2 years ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          And flutter when flirting. Posted 2 years ago

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The Brilliant blue

"Junonia rhadama", the brilliant blue, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found on Madagascar, Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion, the Comoros, and the Seychelles. The habitat consists of transformed grasslands and Anthropogenic biomeanthropogenic environments.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 28, 2023. Captured Aug 27, 2023 20:17.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm