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Colors for Words This little creature was hiding behind a leaf and I was so thrilled to catch him, the guide explained he'd soon be on his way to becoming a butterfly, I was skeptical but I am non expert, I'll just let nature do the talking. Costa Rica,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge

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This little creature was hiding behind a leaf and I was so thrilled to catch him, the guide explained he'd soon be on his way to becoming a butterfly, I was skeptical but I am non expert, I'll just let nature do the talking.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I just love odd looking exotic insects like this. Would love to know the species name, did you ever search for it? Posted 11 years ago
    1. View WildFlower's profile
      WildFlower
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      Blue morpho caterpillar, not sure which species (Morpho menelaus or Morpho peleides). Posted 11 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        An educated guess between those two would be fine, me thinks. Posted 11 years ago

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By JulieJoy

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Uploaded Jul 7, 2014. Captured Jan 31, 2014 12:15 in 225, Costa Rica.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
  • f/4.5
  • 1/40s
  • ISO800
  • 13.278mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.