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Taenaris catops, Malayauw, Papua Tentative ID. Taenaris catops is the most likely match based on distribution but there's look-a-likes in the genus. Australia (continent),Geotagged,Indonesia,Malayauw,New Guinea,Papua,Papua 2023,Spring,Taenaris catops,Vogelkop,West Papua,Western New Guinea Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Taenaris catops, Malayauw, Papua

Tentative ID. Taenaris catops is the most likely match based on distribution but there's look-a-likes in the genus.

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    Christine Young
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    Nice shot! Posted one year ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks, can't take too much credit for it, it's a quick shot with the tele lens but sometimes it works. Posted one year ago

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The Silky Owl

"Taenaris catops", the silky owl, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in New Guinea and surrounding islands. The wingspan is 75–95 mm.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 5, 2024. Captured Oct 16, 2023 10:26 in 6RVG+4V Dela, Sorong Regency, West Papua, Indonesia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO2000
  • 500mm
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