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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 Claire Hamilton
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Uploaded Apr 11, 2020. Captured in A Meztitla 11, Valle de Atongo, 62520 Tepoztlán, Mor., Mexico.
  • SM-A107M
  • f/2.1
  • 4/1000s
  • ISO112
  • 3.46mm