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Malachite butterfly Malachite butterfly photographed at Playas del Coco on 23 July 2024. Costa Rica,Geotagged,Malachite,Siproeta stelenes,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Malachite butterfly

Malachite butterfly photographed at Playas del Coco on 23 July 2024.

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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
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Uploaded Feb 22, 2025. Captured Jul 23, 2024 18:28 in H836+GPP, Pacifico Blvd., Provincia de Guanacaste, Coco, Costa Rica.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO1600
  • 562mm
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