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Moth butterfly (Liphyra brassolis) A bizarre flattened larva adapted to live within the arboreal nests of green ants. Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Liphyra brassolis,Moth Butterfly Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Moth butterfly (Liphyra brassolis)

A bizarre flattened larva adapted to live within the arboreal nests of green ants.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Mind blowing to say the least! Posted 9 years ago
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    Martin Lagerwey
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    This caterpillar is about to be published in a coffee table book. Posted 9 years ago

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The Moth Butterfly

The Moth Butterfly is a butterfly found in South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia that belongs to the lycaenid family. The larvae are predatory and feed on ant larvae. This is one of the largest species of Lycaenid butterfly. Several disjunct populations across its wide distribution range are considered as sub-species. Never a common butterfly, specimens of this species are highly prized by collectors.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Apr 25, 2016. Captured May 11, 2015 00:01 in Barron Gorge Rd, Kuranda QLD 4881, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 450D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.