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Siproeta stelenes in Ecuador seen at Sachatamia Lodge Ecuador,Geotagged,Malachite,Siproeta stelenes,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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"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.

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

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Uploaded Nov 7, 2025. Captured Oct 17, 2025 09:20 in X6FR+C7 Rancho del Medio, Ecuador.
  • OM-1
  • f/8.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm