
"Dryas iulia" is a species of brush-footed butterfly. The sole representative of its genus "Dryas", it is native from Brazil to southern Texas and Florida, and in summer can sometimes be found as far north as eastern Nebraska. Over 15 subspecies have been described.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded May 4, 2012. Captured May 3, 2012 11:46 in Langeweegje 10A, 4434 Kwadendamme, The Netherlands.
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I can't remember ever having seen this butterfly. But next time I now it's name ;) Posted 13 years ago
It was taken in a tropical butterfly garden. Still hard to photograph, because they won't keep their wings still. Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago